10 career-enhancing body language tips
Try these simple techniques to engage associates, convey authority, and influence dissenters.
Body language is one of the most important and powerful types of communication in the history of the world.
A wink conveys an air of mysticism and charm, a simple raised hand in front of your face tells everyone you’re not going to put up with what’s happening anymore, and a leg popped behind you with your head tilted back is the international symbol for glee and whimsy.
How you present yourself physically at work can truly help (or hinder) your career.
According to a study led by Amy J.C. Cuddy (@amyjccuddy), an associate professor of business administration at Harvard Business School, standing in a power pose for a few minutes before an interview can help you get the job. Watch Cuddy’s excellent TED Talk on power poses here. According to Cuddy, power posing also increases people’s tolerance for risk and pain and their ability to think abstractly.
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