4 ways to make virtual meetings more productive

3 leadership tips from having a rescue dog | Why you should reconsider | Prioritize these 5 areas to create company value Created for {EMAIL} | [{NAME}]( at [{NAME}]( [For more relevant content - Update Your Profile]( | [Web Version]( March 1, 2021 CONNECT WITH SMARTBRIEF  [LinkedIn]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [SmartBrief on Leadership]( [SmartBrief on Leadership]( Innovative Ideas. Ahead of the Curve. [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [SHARE]( ADVERTISEMENT Leading Edge [] [3 leadership tips from having a rescue dog]( Wally Bock has discovered that many employees are like his rescue dog, Toto -- their past affects their actions today, they want challenges and they learn from their leaders. "The best you can do is create an environment where good things are more likely to happen," he writes. 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