Beyond The To-do List

In this episode, Andrew Brodsky, author of Ping: The Secrets of Successful Virtual Communication, explores how virtual communication can be improved for both productivity and relationship-building. Andrew, a professor at the University of Texas and expert on virtual communication, discusses his research and personal journey in understanding how we interact online.In this conversation, we dive into:• The Importance of Virtual Communication: Andrew shares how his personal experiences, including battling leukemia, sparked his interest in virtual communication, leading him to research and write about it.• The PING Framework: We break down the PING acronym—Perspective Taking, Initiative, Nonverbal Cues, and Goals—and how each element helps improve virtual interactions.• Synchronous vs. Asynchronous Communication: Understanding the differences between real-time and delayed communication and how each affects our interactions.• Dealing with Zoom Fatigue and Camera Etiquette: Andrew offers advice on when to turn your