Distributed. Mastering communication and teamwork as a remote engineer with Callie Buruchara
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Jan 30, 2025 Callie Buruchara, a Senior Software Engineer at Uplift Agency and founder of Majority of Work, shares her unique journey from high school English teaching to tech. She emphasizes how soft skills, especially emotional intelligence, are crucial in remote work. Callie discusses the challenges of navigating different communication styles and the importance of building trust within distributed teams. She offers strategies for prioritizing tasks and protecting mental health, highlighting how empathy and vulnerability can significantly enhance collaboration and technical success.
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People Skills Trump Technical Skills
- Most work difficulties come from people and communication styles, not technical issues.
- Mastering emotional intelligence and communication improves collaboration and career progress.
Adapt to Communication Styles
- Learn to interpret colleagues' unique communication styles carefully.
- Ask clarifying questions and adapt your approach to match their implicit priorities.
Remote Eases Tough Talks
- Remote work reduces social cues which sometimes makes tough conversations easier.
- Less visual input can lessen anxiety during difficult discussions compared to in-person.