Simple ways to make video meetings better

How to build power and influence the right way | Researchers say brain studies produce spurious results | Simple ways to make video meetings better Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( June 26, 2020 CONNECT WITH SMARTBRIEF  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [SmartBrief on Leadership]( [SmartBrief on Leadership]( Innovative Ideas. Ahead of the Curve. [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [SHARE](  [] Leading Edge [] [How to build power and influence the right way]( Would-be leaders cannot avoid office politics, but they can be deliberate in influencing people without compromising their values, writes Art Petty. "Start small and help to fix issues that affect you and your colleagues in your daily work," he writes. Full Story: [SmartBrief/Leadership]( (6/25) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [Researchers say brain studies produce spurious results]( Functional MRI machines are commonly used for studies purporting to measure brain activity, but the resulting research is probably flawed because fMRIs are really measuring blood flow, which is not a constant, [according to Duke University researchers](. The review calls into question the results of 56 published studies. Full Story: [Fast Company]( (6/25) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( How to see obstacles as gifts & manage change Work and life are not scripted and that's especially true right now. In this 10 minute webcast learn three practical improv techniques that you can start using right now that will help you navigate change and promote resilience. [Watch now](. ADVERTISEMENT: [] Smarter Communication [] [Simple ways to make video meetings better]( John Spence offers 10 tips for better Zoom meetings, including the option to decline. "If you're not going to add value or you have more important tasks to complete, have a discussion about whether you need to be involved," he writes. Full Story: [John Spence]( (6/22) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( [] [Listen deeply and offer support to build trust]( Use empathy to build trust by listening deeply, considering the other person's feelings and offering support, writes David Grossman. People want to feel heard, and that doesn't mean you'll always see eye to eye. Full Story: [LeaderCommunicator Blog]( (6/24) [LinkedIn]( [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Email]( Digital Payments: A Roadmap for the Future Join experts from Rapyd, Santander InnoVentures and Accenture for a webinar on June 30th as they discuss trends and technologies driving digital payment during and following the pandemic. 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