Virtual meetings have not only changed where we gather,but how we see ourselves. Literally. Many of us have developed the unconscious habit of watching our own video feed during meetings, pulled by the comfort of the familiar and the pressure to present ourselves “just right.” But beneath this behavior lies a fascinating disruption in human communication. Known as oculesics, the study of eye behavior reveals how virtual spaces distort eye contact, but we can adapt in the virt

As virtual meetings become a permanent fixture of modern work life, organizations must grapple with a subtle but critical challenge: emotional disengagement. This blog explores how virtual platforms often fail to engage the amygdala, the part of the brain responsible for processing emotion and forming memories. When the amygdala isn't engaged, it leads to reduced retention, motivation, and collaboration.

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