virtual meetings as “an entirely different context, not simply an in-person meeting or a class on a screen.”

Elevating both your point and your presence in a Zoom, Skype, WebX or similar virtual meeting, requires not only engaging in video conference-friendly tactics but also disabusing yourself of potentially misconceptions about the medium.

To help keep your impact actual when your presence is virtual, consider these six recommendations:

1. Focus on your camera, not your colleagues2. Maintain a strong voice3. Frame yourself wisely4. Be present and mindful5. Don’t become your own distraction6. Use the chat window as your partner