In this episode of Academy Live, we sit down with Dr. Jake Necessary, CISO at StaffDNA, to break down what it really takes to lead high-performing remote teams.

Jake has spent decades thriving as a remote employee, long before remote work became mainstream. Through case study research, he uncovered a major gap in how organizations manage distributed teams. His findings reveal that traditional leadership strategies do not automatically translate into virtual environments.

🔑 Key Topics Covered
✅ Why remote leadership requires intentional design
✅ How systems, tools and clarity replace the physical office
✅ Using OKRs and decision frameworks to drive alignment
✅ Building self-governing teams built on empowerment and trust
✅ Why top-down leadership fails in virtual environments
✅ The role of shared leadership in high-performing remote teams
✅ How strong community and culture create belonging at a distance
✅ Practical steps to improve remote team structure and communication
✅ How managers can evolve to support hybrid and distributed workers

📌 This conversation gives you a research-backed foundation for building teams that stay connected, aligned and effective. Check it out to learn how intentional structure, strong systems and shared leadership create remote organizations that thrive.

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🗓️ This episode was previously streamed on Youtube on 11/11/2025

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Dr. Jake Necessary | CISO | StaffDNA
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jnecessary/

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