Do you struggle to make connections at work?
Lorraine K. Lee
Corporate Keynote Speaker & Trainer | LinkedIn Learning, Stanford CSP Instructor | Ex-Founding Editor at LinkedIn, Prezi | Author of Unforgettable Presence: Get Seen, Gain Influence, and Catapult Your Career (Wiley 2025)
Hi Reader,
I recently had someone join my team but I had some reservations. The reason? This person didn’t show much expression on our video calls, and as a result, they seemed a bit unenthused to be on the team.
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While you don’t have to have a smile plastered to your face all the time, the energy you convey — especially on video where energy is more muted — does matter. Because you all know I love feedback, I brought my observation up to him and asked if I was interpreting things correctly. Was he not enjoying the role?
He immediately told me that this wasn’t the case at all, and he’s gotten similar feedback from peers. He knows it’s something he needs to work on.
So: If you find yourself having trouble making connections at work or feel like the energy from people you speak with feels off, it’s helpful to look at your own energy first and make sure it’s coming off the way you intend.
?? Bonus Tip: Not sure how to know how your video presence comes across? Ask your manager and people you speak with most often to get their honest take.
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