
6 Video Call Blunders That Undermine Your Leadership Presence (and How to Fix Them)
Video calls are no longer a temporary workaround. For many leaders, they are the default space where decisions are made, alignment is created, and credibility is built. And that is exactly why seemingly small details matter more than we think. On a video call, people evaluate not only what you say, but also how you show up: your focus, your readiness, your ability to lead the discussion, and whether you create clarity or friction. Leadership presence still exists, but it works differently.
As leadership expert Avery Blank wrote in Forbes: “If you want people to see you as a leader, you have to look like a leader”. On video, this becomes very literal.
Below are six common video call blunders that quietly reduce your presence, along with practical fixes you can apply immediately.








