Out with Micromanagement, In with Trust: Tom Hunt’s Blueprint for Transforming Remote Teams
March 12, 2025
What happens when a CEO admits they're figuring it out as they go? Join host Shenandoah Chefalo and Tom Hunt, founder, and CEO of Fame, as they explore the future of remote work and trauma-informed leadership. Tom shares candid insights about running a successful 70-person remote company, including innovative approaches to team building, the power of giving employees autonomy, and why sometimes admitting "I don't know what I'm doing" can be the most authentic leadership strategy. Whether you're managing remote teams or looking to create a more empathetic workplace culture, this episode offers practical wisdom for building trust and fostering genuine connections in the modern workplace.
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.
His transparent leadership style, exemplified by his honest LinkedIn tagline "I have no idea what I'm doing," has helped establish Fame as a leader in the B2B podcasting space while fostering a workplace culture that prioritizes freedom, trust, and personal growth.
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