Are you more or less confident in your communication in a virtual setting?

More Confident44%

Less Confident24%

Neither more nor less confident31%

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Global Head of AI, Data & Analytics in Software2 years ago

I cant look around the room, see the recipients body language, and other ques that I am being engaging. Much harder to tell, especially when cameras are off and audience is muted

Sr. Director of Supply Chain in Healthcare and Biotech2 years ago

This is a great question to use in the icebreaker in a team meeting. It depends on the individual's personality. I am an extrovert and energized by in-person meetings. I tend to read the soft cues and body language while conversing, which is extremely hard to do in a virtual meeting. 

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no title2 years ago

That's interesting because I'm introverted which is why I prefer in person, I read soft cues* to know I'm on track, which as you said is very hard in virtual

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