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08 Aug

When managers disengage: how leadership apathy fuels team disconnection

By salomons.coach
In Blog, VUCA & Leadership

After my last post — “Is it time to stay or move on?” — someone asked, “What about disengaged managers?” It’s a fair question — and maybe the real one. Research shows only one in four managers is engaged, and when leaders disconnect, their teams follow. Disengagement often starts when managers stop reflecting on why they lead. Regular reflection isn’t self-indulgent — it’s leadership maintenance. Before judging a team’s motivation, every leader should pause and ask: Am I still connected to my purpose — or is it time to stay, or move on?

06 Jun

Cameras On or Off? What Really Happens in Virtual Meetings — and Why It Matters for Listening, Energy, and Connection

By salomons.coach
In Blog, Teams & Collaboration, VUCA & Leadership

infographic when to switch on or off your camera

Cameras On or Off? New research from Harvard, MIT, and Stanford reveals that virtual presence affects our energy, focus, and connection in complex ways. Cameras on foster trust, empathy, and visibility — ideal for one-on-one coaching and emotionally rich conversations. Cameras off reduce fatigue and sharpen deep listening, especially in large meetings where constant visibility causes cognitive overload. The key is not choosing one or the other, but using both intentionally. Co-create norms, use short “camera-off” reflection moments, and turn off self-view to protect attention and well-being. Presence isn’t about being seen — it’s about being fully engaged.