Importance
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Communicates a colleague's feelings
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this can impact their drive/motivation, work effectiveness, receptiveness to others, and attitude
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Variety of forms
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posture, eye contact, facial cues (smiling)
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Misunderstood body language can lead to friction amongst colleagues
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as they interpret it as lack of interest in them and/or their ideas
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Good body language can help within the workplace
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displays caring about others and/or your job
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Guidelines for Success
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Stand tall and take up space
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power and confidence are displayed nonverbally
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Widen your stance
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​portray a look of confidence and look solid
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Lower your vocal pitch
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can be deceived by your tone, higher pitched is nervous
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Try Power Priming
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acting upbeat and positive displays caring and pride
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Strike a Power Pose
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reduces stress while promoting power and dominance
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Maintain positive eye contact
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expected to keep eye contact while communicating
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Talk with your hands
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gesturing is linked to speech and can power your thinking
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Use open gestures
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open arms and palms of hands convey credibility and honesty
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Try a steeple
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fingers touching and palms separated, conveys conviction and sincerity
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Reduce nervous gestures
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stillness displays you’re both calm and confident
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Smile
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promotes well being and portrays that you are approachable and trustworthy
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Perfect your handshake
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most powerful nonverbal cue and establishes credibility
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