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Speaker 1: this is Laura. Welcome to the New Corner Office, the
Speaker 1: podcast where we share strategies for thriving in the new
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Speaker 1: than in the past. Today's tip is to really think
Speaker 1: about your backdrop. After a month of social distancing, Eve
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Speaker 1: you could lighten this image with something fun, like a
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Speaker 1: busy wallpaper, well, be careful what you're wearing. Television personalities
Speaker 1: tend to wear bright, solid colors, and this is a
Speaker 1: good idea for video chats too. Lighting really matters. Experiment
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Speaker 1: screen is angled in a certain way. Many people do
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Speaker 1: you are quarantined in a small apartment with multiple people.
Speaker 1: You can use the background feature or tack a tapestry
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Speaker 1: But try taking a screenshot and see what message you
Speaker 1: are conveying. It's easy not to see things in our
Speaker 1: homes that have long been there. Now that everyone is
Speaker 1: seeing them, it's worth taking a closer look and seizing
Speaker 1: this opportunity to shape perceptions in the meantime, this is Laura.
Speaker 1: Thanks for listening, and here's to succeeding in the New
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