
Out with Micromanagement, In with Trust: Tom Hunt’s Blueprint for Transforming Remote Teams
Mindful Management · 2025-03-12 · 40 min
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Today on Mindful Management: Creating a Trauma-Informed Work Environment, host Shenandoah Chefalo speaks with Tom Hunt, founder and CEO of Fame, a company dedicated to starting and growing podcasts for B2B businesses. Dive into an insightful conversation as they explore: The benefits and challenges of managing a fully remote team Innovative approaches to building company culture remotely Creating connections without cubicles The importance of training managers for people-focused leadership The balance between in-person and virtual collaboration The crucial management skill of "perspectiving" How to meddle strategically Tom Hunt is the Founder and CEO of Fame, a company specializing in starting and growing podcasts for B2B businesses. With a background in management consulting and entrepreneurship, he has successfully built Fame into a 70-person remote organization known for its innovative approach to marketing and talent management. In this episode, Tom shares his unique perspective on remote work, leadership, and creating a culture of autonomy, drawing from his experience of building a fully distributed team while maintaining high performance and employee satisfaction.