Hey there, we're taking a short break this week from our 'Ask a Remote Manager' series to share about something new I'm building for you. In case you missed it, you can catch up on the last four Q&A topics we covered here:

• ​What's the truth about ghost employees? ​
• ​What are your top 5 must-haves for remote workers?​
• ​How do I find a great remote job?​
• ​How do you communicate without bothering people in other time zones?​

Now, time for an exciting announcement! ⬇️

2025 is almost here, and people are still 'debating' remote work.

If you're tired of the people talking in circles and instead want to look forward to what's next, keep reading 👀

When remote work is done well, you unlock your team's full potential. It’s more than just working from anywhere. It’s about creating an environment where trust replaces micromanagement, autonomy fuels innovation, and collaboration happens seamlessly across time zones.

Teams feel empowered to focus on the impactful work rather than being bogged down by bad meetings or unclear processes. With the right strategies, remote teams aren’t just functional... they thrive. The possibilities are endless when remote work is approached with intention.

As a leader who believes in the future of remote work, is this your current experience? Or are you feeling the weight of the challenges like:

• The frustration of spending hours in back-to-back Zoom calls daily, only to leave without clear decisions or meaningful progress
• The fear that key details are slipping through the cracks, leading to missed deadlines or misaligned priorities, because no one is fully on the same page
• The struggle to build trust and culture when you’re working time zones apart resulting in a lack of team engagement

Instead of listening to another boring RTO debate, imagine a world where you’re experimenting with proven approaches to tackle these real issues. Picture connecting with other leaders who are driving impactful changes, sharing strategies, and inspiring each other to create the future of work.

Sound like a dream? After months of planning and building, I’m thrilled to introduce you to The Work Forward Society: a community to help forward-thinking leaders like you overcome challenges and redefine what’s possible for remote work.

As someone who has helped dozens of remote teams since 2018 eliminate unnecessary meetings and embrace innovative work practices, I created this community to help leaders like you succeed.

Here’s what you can expect as a member:

• A year of actionable mini-lessons delivered straight to your inbox. No need to find extra time to fit in a course. Every other week, you’ll receive a ‘Mission Monday’ with a short lesson + actions you can try right away to tackle common remote leadership pain points (from eliminating unnecessary meetings to fostering team collaboration)
• Exclusive content, including a monthly in-depth case study detailing real-world examples of how successful remote companies are solving the 3 C’s: communication, collaboration, and culture
• A community of passionate leaders growing remote teams openly sharing challenges, successes, and experiments so we can all grow together

If this sounds like the kind of community you’ve been searching for, I’d love to welcome you.

Who is this for?

This community is for forward-thinking leaders (managers, influential ICs, founders) who:

• Want to reduce unnecessary meetings and foster autonomy within their teams
• Are looking to transform how their remote teams communicate and collaborate but aren't sure where to start
• Are ready to explore the exciting possibilities of asynchronous workflows and the latest AI tools

If you believe remote work is the future of work and want to learn and grow alongside others who share this vision, this is for you.

There are two plans you can choose from:

• Member ($349/year) - Full access to all lessons, case studies, and community features.
• VIP ($1,849/year) - Everything included in the Member plan, plus quarterly 1:1 leadership coaching calls with me ($500 savings).

Community doors open mid-January, but members who join by December 31st will lock in this price and receive a bonus 30-minute 1:1 call with me ($250 value)

(This is our beta launch, which means you’re getting in early and locking in special pricing for life. As we grow and add more value, the price will increase to $750+/year, but your rate will stay the same as long as you’re a member.)

Have questions? Just hit reply to this email.

This community isn’t for those stuck in debate. Work is changing faster than ever. Don’t get left behind.

Make 2025 the year your remote team achieves more with fewer meetings and greater direction. Join us in working forward.

Can't wait to see you there,

Marissa
Founder, Remote Work Prep​

PS - Spots are limited during the early launch, and future openings will come at a higher price. Join by December 31st to lock in your spot.

PPS - This is a great opportunity to use your education budget, which expires at the end of the year!