Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Carol Kinsey Goman is a contributor on body language and presence. Dec 12, 2024, 07:12pm EST I’ve seen this happen with leaders at ...

Interpreting and presenting body language has been difficult during the pandemic. Body language can be both conscious and subconscious, with the potential to strengthen verbal messages or cause ...

Disagreements are an inevitable part of life, whether in the workplace or in personal relationships. How we handle these moments of conflict can greatly influence the outcome. Master nonverbal ...

Not all words are created equal – and those that sound more surprising are more likely to grab our attention and stick in our ...

Great leadership hinges on clear communication — listening actively, using a supportive tone and aligning body language to build trust and engagement. Great leadership starts with active listening, ...

Verbal communication covers what we say, the words we’re saying, whether spoken or signed. So, is body language a language? Short answer: no. Body language is not a standalone language in the ...

Coupled with intentional open verbal cues and communication, body language and other nonverbal tactics can add value to your conversations and enhance your social connections. Similar to how our words ...

Words can drain trust or regenerate it. Communicating sustainability is about earning belief through transparency, ...

How often have you been across the room from someone and felt them staring at you? Not in a creepy way, but in an “I’m interested in you” kind of way. How do you respond? Maybe you make eye contact ...

In dating, body language has always been an essential way of communicating what might not be said aloud—nonverbal communication like a lingering glance, a turn toward another person, or a subtle ...