When someone mentions gestures we seem to think we know what they are referring to. For example, when a person gives the “okay” sign they expect everyone to know what that means and most people do. However, many of us do not realize how much meaning we extract from our world through gestures and that…
Read MoreHow the Mind Justifies Inequalities
Take a short trip with Psychologist Paul Piff, in understanding how the mind makes sense of advantage even when it’s clear that is a random act rather than an act of had work and strategy. Learn how people behave when they feel wealthy in this 16 minute TED talk. Piff notes, “People become less attuned…
Read MorePast Blog: The Victor’s Stance
In recent years there has been much talk about the stance a winner takes after a competition. Originally labeled as pride, this “victory” stance has been studied by many researchers. With the winter Olympics just around the corner it is prudent to note new research findings for the triumphant body language of the victor’s stance.…
Read MoreFacial Expressions & Cooperation
According to a recent study from Marshall School of Business and USC faculty, an indifferent leadership attitude at work is not as effective as some bosses think. It’s important to have control over your emotions in a professional setting. For the most part, we can all agree that temper tantrums hardly call for respect and…
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