Research: Cameras On or Off?:

I am glad to work for a company that does not require me to turn my camera on when attending virtual meetings. What about you? Cameras on or off?

5 Things High-Performing Teams Do Differently:

High-Performing Teams Are Not Afraid to Pick Up the Phone

In a world where we have so much electronic information coming at us, I definitely appreciate the “voice chat”. In a support role, reaching out “via voice” is critical to building a relationship wtih your client and for fully understanding the problem and its business impacts.

High-Performing Teams Are More Strategic With Their Meetings

We can’t avoid meetings entirely, but we should limit our attendance to meetings in which we can either add or gain value.

High-Performing Teams Invest Time Bonding Over Non-Work Topics

We have defintely had to get creative in how we bond with our team during these COVID times, but that bonding seems more important than ever. Not only is team bonding a positive influence on team performance, but it’s important for our individual mental health!

High-Performing Teams Give and Receive Appreciation More Frequently

We all like to be appreciated. A “thank you” can make all parties involved - the one thanking and the one being thanked - feel good. And if you express gratitude to those who provide assistance, they are more likely to do so when you call on them in the future.

High-Performing Teams Are More Authentic at Work

I am so thankful to work for a company that truly values diversity and inclusion. We are all encouraged and supported in being our authentic selves at work.

Prince Philip: A life in pictures - BBC News:

Rest in peace, Prince Philip.

Ulysses 22 writing app adds new blog publishing tools and more - 9to5Mac:

“With a new update that’s available today, the new Ulysses is adding Micro.blog as a publishing destination for users.”

You have a responsiblity to yourself, to your friends, and to the world to share ideas.

For me, David Perell’s view of “imposter syndrome” would make it easier to blog more frequently. I do not have to pressure myself to write about something original. I just need to share ideas.

'Smallest reptile on earth' discovered in Madagascar - BBC News:

Scientists believe they may have discovered the smallest reptile on earth - a chameleon subspecies that is the size of a seed.

Infographic: How to impeach President Trump – again | Donald Trump News | Al Jazeera:

Here is a look at how impeachment works and what Congress can do in the short amount of time before Trump’s term officially ends on January 20.

DeVos resigned after believing 25th Amendment was off the table - POLITICO:

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos submitted her resignation on Thursday after she believed that it would not be possible to remove President Donald Trump from office under the 25th Amendment, according to an adviser.

DeVos decided to step down from the Cabinet after learning that Vice President Mike Pence opposed calls to invoke the 25th Amendment to oust Trump from office before Jan. 20, the adviser said.

I don’t think anyone should really be surprised that Vice President Pence and former Secreatry of Education Betsy DeVos are unwilling to fulfill their responsibilities to the American people. While I would like to see some accountability, I do not expect it from this administration.

I’ll settle for draining the swamp on January 20th!!

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'Co-Conspirators in Sedition': Here Are the Names of Every Republican Who Voted to Overturn Election Results - Towleroad Gay News:

The 121 House Republicans who voted to reject Arizona’s electoral votes are contained in this article

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In Pictures: The storming of the US Capitol building | US & Canada News | Al Jazeera:

“Our democracy’s under unprecedented assault,” Biden said in his home state of Delaware.

“This is not dissent. It’s disorder. It’s chaos. It borders on sedition. And it must end now.”

Trump soon afterward released a video in which he called on the mob to leave but stood by his unfounded claims of election fraud.

“We have to have peace. So go home. We love you — you’re very special,” President Trump said.

This is President Trump’s legacy.