Virtual Professionalism and Meaningful Work

Virtual professionalism is critical to doing meaningful work. About this episode: "Not only are we at an inflection point, what [it feels like to me] is an acceleration of catch-up, because the world is moving in this direction, anyway." - Adrienne Shoch, Workforce Engagement Expert Workforce engagement expert Adrienne Shoch of five to one takes The Tightrope Podcast's listeners through a crash course in virtual professionalism, which is important to doing meaningful work. A key driver to virtual professionalism: it's all about being present. Adrienne discusses how we can match our new-found skill using Zoom, Skype, Webex, and other platforms, to be more present with, and gain more understanding from, co-workers. Virtual professionalism matters. because many of us now work from home, permanently. In this episode, Adrienne: * Expands on the inflection point and the acceleration of "catch-up." Starts at 2:15 * Describes generative listening and its importance. Starts at 5:50 * Offers how to use virtual professionalism skills. Starts at 12:23 * Elaborates on the importance of intent. Starts at 17:07 * Relates to the value of time. Starts at 23:07 About our guest: Adrienne Shoch is the founder of five to one and an expert on workforce engagement. She received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Towson University and studied at University of Paris – Sorbonne, and, the Neuroleadership Institute. Adrienne lives and works in Washington, D.C. EPISODE DATE: July 3, 2020 Social media: Website Adrienne Shoch LinkedIn Page Photo credits: Virtual professionalism, fizkes on iStock Photo; Adrienne Shoch portrait, five to one. Please check out our most recent podcast episodes and blog posts on The Dan Smolen Experience website.