Clean Up Your Zoom Act: 5 Ways To Avoid Virtual Conflict

Never mind your cat crawling over your keyboard or a partner walking behind you in pajamas—or less. But the new realities of working from home and zooming for most of your business day present challenges. And not just when you get the alert that your Internet connection is unstable.

When body language is literally unseen, and all someone can ascertain from you are facial expressions, business communication is fraught with possible landmines—and it is particularly perilous for women, who are judged more harshly on their appearance, their responses, even tone of voice.

Women Career Success, Women Career Choices, Ambition / Intention, Career success, Changing the WorkplaceMichele WeldonOctober 2, 2020Zoom, Work From Home, Career Sucess, Workplace Culture, Leadership Tools, Leadership AdviceComment

Keep it Short: 7 Keys To Maximize Your Remote Meetings As a Leader

It can’t be just about the food anymore. For generations the promise of a great breakfast or lunch served in the conference room could improve the attendance and enthusiasm for a mandatory meeting in the office. But the growth of remote work calls for the likelihood of virtual meetings for many—if not most—of scheduled meetings.