A critical (yet often overlooked) communication skill for productive and effective video meetings is active listening. Active listening goes beyond simply hearing what someone says. It means paying full attention to the whole picture (nuance, inflection and nonverbal cues), engaging and responding to demonstrate understanding. Listening actively shows respect for the speaker, which helps builds trust and rapport, essential components […]
Tired of video meetings? “Zoom fatigue,” as we learned early on in the pandemic, is very real. There are even scientific explanations as to why all this time on Zoom, Webex, Teams etc. leaves us feeling more tired and stressed than when commuting, meeting in-person and attending on-location events.
Virtual networking poses unique challenges, but that doesn’t mean you can’t meet new people and further develop existing relationships. Even without in-person conferences and networking events on the horizon anytime soon, you still can – and should – cultivate your network. So how do you “get out there” when you’re inside at home? Here are […]
In this podcast, host Nkrumah Pierre of EisnerAmper's Friends of the Firm program interviews Point Road Group's Alyssa Gelbard about how to create a strong LinkedIn profile that makes positive digital first impressions.
