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The Path for Virtual and Hybrid Teams is More Difficult ... Here is some advice!
by: Vernon Roberts September 2022 Walking on a sidewalk is vastly different than hiking a mountain trail. The trail is uneven, there...
Vernon Roberts
Dec 16, 20223 min read


5 Indications Your Virtual Presentations Need Help
Deep down we all know when something just isn't right. Generally our intuition is a pretty good indicator. When preparing for virtual...
Vernon Roberts
Dec 16, 20222 min read


Pull the Plug on Idioms, Acronyms and Jargon
The first rule in presenting or speaking is to be clear. If you are not clear, I need you to put a sock in it. I don't mean to give you a...
Vernon Roberts
Dec 16, 20223 min read


3 Fatal Virtual Presenter Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Okay, not life threatening ... but fatal to any chance you have of influencing your listeners. You know that person that's dreadful to...
Vernon Roberts
Dec 16, 20225 min read


5 Conditions for Success When Coaching Your Virtual Team
A friend of mine is responsible for product development at a San Francisco Bay area company. He manages a team that is not just local,...
Vernon Roberts
Dec 16, 20223 min read


Stop Whining and Turn On Your Webcam
Ok, ok. I know it's a pain at times. Setting up that web cam or simply turning it on when you don't feel presentable. Many times we don’t...
Vernon Roberts
Dec 16, 20222 min read


Start with WHY First when Leading Virtually
When influencing, through presentation or conversation, it is to your advantage if you spend just a moment setting the proper context...
Vernon Roberts
Dec 16, 20222 min read


Why Virtual Meetings SUCK! 3 More Things To Do Now (Part 2)
Let’s revisit meetings that suck. In Part One, it was observed that the “laptop up and mobile device on” syndrome would not happen during...
Vernon Roberts
Dec 16, 20224 min read


Why Virtual Meetings SUCK! Three Cures (Part 1)
Imagine closing the clear glass door to your conference room and walking to your seat at the table to begin your meeting. While your eyes...
Vernon Roberts
Dec 16, 20224 min read
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