Remote work, for all of its momentum, has gained its share of critics over the years. Corporate and government leaders regularly reissue return-to-office mandates, citing performance concerns. Professor and bestselling author Scott Galloway has described remote work as one of the worst things to happen to young people. The New York Times recently reported on a study finding that "younger workers suffered career-wise by working from home, receiving less training and fewer opportunities for advancement."
Of all the consulting requests I receive, helping executives (or their teams) strengthen their LinkedIn presence is the most common - and for good reason. LinkedIn is no longer optional for executives. It's where top talent, investors, journalists, and industry peers vet leaders and build trust - often before they've ever met you. I've seen this firsthand throughout my career.