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When you attend meetings

When you attend meetings

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When you attend meetings

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- Working professionals spend up to 30% of our work time in meetings. And you and I both know that too much of that time is not well spent. In this video, you'll learn ways to increase your visibility and boost effectiveness during the many, many meetings you attend. John has to attend a ton of meetings, and here we see him sitting in his usual corner spot. He's listening but not saying much, trying not to take up too much space. People might leave this meeting and not even remember that John attended. But with some simple changes, he'll get noticed and add value to these meetings. These tips will help you as well. First, arrive early and take a seat in the center. Corners are psychological weak spots according to Preston Ni, a communication professor and executive coach. If you're meeting online, be sure your camera is on. Greet people by name as they enter, whether face to face or virtually. Next, check your seat…

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