When working in a virtual world…
This is what you’re doing wrong:
You join your Webex or Zoom meeting at 15:00:00 and get down to business at 15:00:01.
Let’s jump into the agenda!
Let’s get going!
You want to show them that you respect their time.
And that you are professional.
But it doesn’t work like that.
Human beings are hardwired to connect and socialise.
What should you do?
Ask them about their life, their family, their children.
Introduce them to your little daughter.
What’s that picture on the wall?
What are all those books behind you?
Read them something interesting that you found in that book yesterday.
Ask them to show you what they can see through their window.
Stand up and do five stretches together.
Or take five deep breaths!
The two of you or … the whole team!
Or just ask, how are things in your life?
Connect at a deeper level…
How about setting a timer and meditating for a couple of minutes?
Slow down. Enjoy some silence treatment together.
They need it. You need it. The business needs it.
Yes, all this works if you want more influence and power.
But you also get human connection, wellbeing, and fulfilment.
What else would you ask for?
I gave you the real deal, didn’t I? 😛
Loving you, Angelos