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Leading from Anywhere: Creating Culture People Can Feel

January 13, 2026
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Hybrid work can make culture feel hard to see, but leaders have the power to bring it to life. Creating connection, trust, and belonging across distance is not accidental. It is a skill.

In this episode, consultant Thomas Barnette is joined by Kinna Pattani, Chair of ELFA’s Inclusion Committee, and Jim Wall, Incoming Chair, to share energizing and practical approaches leaders can use to strengthen culture across remote and in-office teams. Hear how clear communication, intentional check-ins, and simple habits can spark collaboration, build psychological safety, and support employee well-being across remote and in-office teams.

If you want tools to keep your team engaged and create a culture people can feel no matter where they work, this conversation will inspire your next steps.

This episode was created in collaboration with ELFA’s Inclusion Committee as part of their ongoing work to strengthen connection and belonging across the industry. If you would like to learn more about the committee and its initiatives, visit https://www.elfaonline.org/membership/people-power.

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