Tuesday, May 15th, 2007...10:28 pm
Body Language and Communication
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One of the things that we at Black Belt Productivity have written about from time to time is communication.
Friend of BBP, Ian McKenzie, posted some great tips on managing body language when communicating.
It goes to show that when you are communicating…whether you are sharing a vision, pushing an idea, or even communicating information in a staff meeting, your body language communicates as much about your passion and attitude as your words.
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May 16th, 2007 at 7:28 am
Thanks for the link. It’s good to be a friend of BBP, though I’m more of a yellow belt.
May 16th, 2007 at 8:52 am
Haha. Ian, You are a Black Belt in our book.
May 16th, 2007 at 12:39 pm
[...] And of course, the classics - steady eye contact and a strong handshake - communicate a whole lot in a conversation, too. —Gina Trapani Control your body language for effective communication [Ian’s Messy Desk via Black Belt Productivity] [...]
May 16th, 2007 at 2:33 pm
[...] And of course, the classics - steady eye contact and a strong handshake - communicate a whole lot in a conversation, too. —Gina Trapani Control your body language for effective communication [Ian’s Messy Desk via Black Belt Productivity] [...]
May 21st, 2007 at 8:07 am
Three Lie Detectors of body language:
TOUCHING YOUR FACE. Scratching around the mouth or cheek area is considered a dead giveaway that you are lying. And even under the best of circumstances, it looks kinda weird and gross. “There is nothing good you can do with your hands above the chin during an interview,” says Dr. Hogan.
CROSSING YOUR ARMS. People read this as a defensive, nervous gesture. You might not feel this way; it might simply be a position you find comfortable. But perceptions are what count here.
BREAKING EYE CONTACT. You don’t have to stare, but it’s important to look your interviewer in the eye when she’s asking you a question. Shifting your gaze suggests that you have qualms about what she’s saying. Once the interviewer is finished, it’s okay to look away momentarily before answering, as long as your eyes come back when you start speaking again.
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