According to Ed Leigh and The National Journal, Russians aren’t returning smiles that are so freely given by many American and Europeans during this exciting and joyous time of the Winter Olympics. Why are these smiles not reciprocated? Well, its not as spiteful as you might think. When Leigh asked a native Russian why no one…
Read MoreThe 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 MoreBody Language: Pride & Shame
Forbes reports on nonverbal universal reactions of pride and shame that are controlled by the limbic brain. The article was written by Dr. Carol Kinsey Goman, author of The Silent Language of Leaders and president of Kinsey Consulting Services Scientists Dr. Jessica Tracy and Humintell Director Dr. David Matsumoto studied the behaviors of judo matches at the…
Read MoreTina Maze’s Emotional Reaction
As reported in USA Today, on the run before Lindsey Vonn’s horrific crash at the world championships, current World Cup leader Tina Maze made it cleanly down the course, finishing with a time that would eventually win the competition. Maze watched from the bottom of the hill while Vonn, racing in her signature event, skied…
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