A follower recently reached out with a thoughtful question that I think many of us can relate to in different ways. After an accident that permanently affected his eye, he was concerned about speaking to customers and groups virtually. Should he wear an eye patch or leave his eye as

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Executive Screen Presence: A Lesson in Digital Body Language Your digital body language speaks volumes before you say a word. Want proof? Our analysis of a tech executive's video presence revealed the kind of unintentional signals that can transform authority into awkwardness faster than you can say "you're on mute." 

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The rise of AI technology and AI avatars has sparked both excitement and concern in the sales community. After a year of experimenting with digital doubles, I've discovered something crucial: the gap between AI avatars and genuine human communication isn't just about technology—it's about the quality of our input. The

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As we wrap up an incredible year of analyzing leaders ability to convey executive presence on camera, let's rewind and revisit the standout moments from our RateMyVideo series that captured your attention and sparked conversations about leadership in the digital age. Check out the Virtual Leadership Top Performers and the

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In an era where virtual communication has become crucial for business leaders, a recent video interview with David Novak, former CEO of Yum Brands, offers a fascinating leadership presence lesson in the challenges of conveying executive presence on camera. Despite leading a $15B empire that includes KFC, Taco Bell, and

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Searching for virtual leadership excellence? Best Buy's CEO Corie Barry breathes some rarified air, scoring a near-perfect 9.5 out of 10 on the RateMyVideo Virtual Executive Presence scale! Barry nails the technical fundamentals. Which sounds easy, but so many executives miss the mark, setting themselves up for an uphill battle. 

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Well folks, Season 2 of Rate My Video just kicked off, and we're not pulling any punches. Today’s subject? Tech CEO Derek Ting of TextNow has his virtual presence decoded.  And it’s a rough 3/10 in the virtual presence challenge. Ouch. Here's the ironic plot twist: while his company is

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7 CEOs in the spotlight for 7 Lessons in Virtual Executive Presence. Ever heard the phrase "Show, don't tell"? It's a mantra I've lived by in my years of presentation and demo skills training. When I set out to demonstrate the power of applying the unique skills I developed as

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In today's digital-first world, the ability to convey executive presence in virtual meetings can make or break your professional success. Whether you're leading a team meeting, pitching to clients, or reassuring stakeholders, how you come across on camera matters. That's why I’m excited to share my latest "Rate My Video"

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As organizations pivot to embrace digital technologies, the ability to effectively communicate and connect in virtual environments has become a critical skill. This is particularly true for tech leaders and champions of digital transformation, who must embody the very principles they advocate be credible and gain full buy in. In

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