Showing Up To ServeThe Discussion

Why are so many professionals still joining virtual calls off camera? The only reason to join calls is to understand issues, make decisions, identify actions, and secure commitments. In other words, we’re showing up to add value, serve the discussion and strengthen relationships.


Bringing our full attention, listening wholeheartedly, engaging our curiosity, intellect and creativity, sharing experience and solutions, being willing to put our hands up to help are all part of showing up to serve.


Joining ‘off camera’ is the first signal that we’re not prepared to do that. Virtual meetings are not the place to complete tasks and ‘do other work’.


And let’s consign to history the misconception around ‘multi-tasking’. We cannot – and do not – multi-task. Instead, what we do is ‘task switch’.


Leaders stand out for doing the right things, rather than blend in with everyone else for doing the wrong ones. And turn your cameras on!


What more can you do now to show up to serve?