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18 Dec

One-on-ones as a leadership discipline: from status updates to development dialogues

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

2 persons having a one-on-one conversation in a meeting room behind a table with icons above their heads illustrating content components

One-on-one meetings are one of the most powerful leadership tools — and one of the most frequently misused. Drawing from personal leadership experience and evidence-based research, this article explores how leaders can design and execute one-on-ones that go beyond status updates and become conversations that build clarity, trust, and sustainable performance.

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...