Thanks to everyone who attended the first session of our body language webinar series! The session was held last Thursday, July 30th and the topic was Reading People: The Big Picture. Here’s what people are saying about session 1: It has been amazing! Thank you for sharing your knowledge! It’s been tremendously interesting and enriching!…
Read MoreCovid-19, Remote Communication, and Body Language
We are all facing an unprecedented challenge regarding the coronavirus pandemic. Many countries around the world are on lockdown. Businesses have been forced to close and most people have been mandated to stay at home for weeks, if not months. As a result, communication has also undoubtedly changed. Face to face meetings, interviews and negotiations…
Read MoreWhat is Body Language?
Why is body language important? The importance of body language in communication cannot be stressed enough. Body language is also known by another term called Nonverbal Behavior. Nonverbal behavior is a complex signal system of the body to communicate our mental states, thoughts and feelings. Examples of Body Language Body language is one of the…
Read MoreFacial Expressions Shape Professional Evaluations
We know that facial expressions hugely shape social interactions, but they also shape professional evaluations, as well. A recent blog by the Association for Psychological Science (APS) critically examines the extant research on the connection between nonverbal behavior and professional evaluations. This article seeks to summarize the role that facial features, such as facial hair,…
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