If it feels harder to get people to accept your ideas in virtual meetings it’s not surprising. When so much communication is virtual, reaching and inspiring people with your thinking is more difficult than ever. Want to reach your boss, customers, or colleagues? This article presents the steps needed to get across your ideas in meetings.

#1 KEEP THE CAMERAS ON

First, urge everyone to keep their cameras on. In most meetings, maintaining visual contact is the norm. But if this is not the practice, urge the moderator or your colleagues to keep their cameras on. Body language and facial gestures play a big role in persuasion. Seeing others allows you to “read” your audience. Strong body language and eye contact on your part will strengthen your pitch.

#2 CHOOSE THE RIGHT MOMENT

Second, if

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