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eventually translate into being passed over for promotions.If youre job hunting, you could also be hurting your chances of getting the gig when you display this type of body language. Through their research, Cuddys team found that hiring managers were more likely to select candidates who displayed more powerful body language.Nail the high-power posesbigYou know that person who comes into the conference room with their head held high, waving at everyone as they enter, and then sits down and props their arm up on the empty chair next to them? That person is displaying high-power body language. According to Cuddy, this is a nonverbal expression of power and dominance. In the wild, when animals want to show dominance, they make themselves bigger by opening up and occupying space. Even smaller animals can be dominant, like when a chihuahua becomes the alpha dog in a home with a boxer and a pit bull. The same is true for humans; its not about physically being a bigger person, its about having a bigger presence.By displaying high-power poses at work, people are more likely to see you as a confident and competent person, and as someone who could be a capable leader. This opens up more opportunities for advancement or promotion, and provides you with an edge if youre interviewing for a new position or looking to make a career change.Hormonal effectsIts not just those around us that are influenced by our nonverbal cues. The different types of body language we use actually create chemical changes in our bodies, which can affect the way we feel and act. Cuddys team tested the testosterone and cortisol levels of people after spending 2 minutes in a high- or low-power pose. What they found was that individuals in the high-power pose experienced a 20 percent increase in testosterone and a 25 percent decrease in cortisol (you know, that stress hormone that drug commercials say gives us belly fat). After 2 minutes in low-power poses, the test subjects averaged a 10 percent decrease in testosterone and a 15 percent increase in cortisol.Fake it til you make itEven if the high-power poses seem outside your body language comfort zone, you will likely experience hormonal changes similar to the ones in the study just by making yourself do them, which can change how you feel about yourself and give you a confidence boost. As Cuddy put it: Our bodies change our minds.When it comes to power, you can fake it til you make it. Even if you arent feeling so powerful or confident, you can pretend to be by making yourself bigger, taking up space, and displaying your dominance. The more often you fake it, the more confident and assertive you will become, thanks to that surge in testosterone.According to Cuddy, powerful people tend to be more optimistic, can think more abstractly, and tend to take more risks. All of which can benefit you in your career, and in life in general. So rather than letting a little nervousness or self-consciousness hold you back or mask the great talents and ideas
Body Language and How to Read ItInvicte Marcos Tadeu cardosoWhere does body language originate?With How to Read Body Language, discover the background you need behind body language to understand and interpret it.Learn how animals use body language and how we use body language before we're even able to speak.How to Observe Body LanguageLearn techniques to read the body signals people emit before they even speak. Why do people open up to celebrities like Barbara Walters and Oprah Winfrey and not others? With How to Read Body Language, you'll learn how these people use their own body language to make others feel comfortable sharing their emotions with them, and how you use the same techniques to be a more approachable person.Be a Better CommunicatorHow to Use Body Language to be a Better CommunicatorHow do the great speakers of each generation use body language to command, fascinate and persuade their audiences? Learn how to tune your combination of words, gestures, facial expression and body positioning to communicate with and persuade those you speak to better, only with How to Read Body Language.Pick Up on and Read Hidden Body MessagesLearn to Recognise and Read Hidden Body MessagesWe all involuntarily emit body languages signals as we speak, think and interact. How to Read Body Language explains the techniques professionals use to detect whether people are telling the truth using "body tells" - signals we emit through facial expression and posture that reflect what we're really thinking and feeling.Complete techniques & knowledge you need to understand and interpret people's body languageThe techniques & knowledge you need to understand and interpret people's body language:In addition to the techniques mentioned above, you'll learn:What the kind of smile a person has tells us about they're thoughtsWhat you can read into the way someone walksHow to give the perfect handshake ... and more. 8 Great Tricks for Reading People's Body LanguageBody language provides an amazing amount of information on what other people are thinking if you know what to look for. And who hasnt wanted to read peoples minds at some point?You already pick up on more body language cues than youre consciously aware of. UCLA research has shown that only 7 percent of communication is based on the actual words we say. As for the rest, 38 percent comes from tone of voice and the remaining 55 percent comes from body language. Learning how to become aware of and to interpret that 55 percent can give you a leg up with other people.When youre working hard and doing all you can to achieve your goals, anything that can give you an edge is powerful and will streamline your path to success.TalentSmart has tested more than a million people and found that the upper echelons of top performance are filled with people who are high in emotional intelligence (90 percent of top performers, to be exact). These people know the power that unspoken signals have in communication, and they monitor body language accordingly.Related: 11 Ways to Beat ProcrastinationNext time youre in a meeting (or even on a date or playing with
your kids), watch for these cues:1. Crossed arms and legs signal resistance to your ideas.Crossed arms and legs are physical barriers that suggest the other person is not open to what youre saying. Even if theyre smiling and engaged in a pleasant conversation, their body language tells the story. Gerard I. Nierenberg and Henry H. Calero videotaped more than 2,000 negotiations for a book they wrote on reading body language, and not a single one ended in an agreement when one of the parties had their legs crossed while negotiating. Psychologically, crossed legs or arms signal that a person is mentally, emotionally, and physically blocked off from whats in front of them. Its not intentional, which is why its so revealing.2. Real smiles crinkle the eyes. When it comes to smiling, the mouth can lie but the eyes cant. Genuine smiles reach the eyes, crinkling the skin to create crows feet around them. People often smile to hide what theyre really thinking and feeling, so the next time you want to know if someones smile is genuine, look for crinkles at the corners of their eyes. If they arent there, that smile is hiding something.3. Copying your body language is a good thing. Have you ever been in a meeting with someone and noticed that every time you cross or uncross your legs, they do the same? Or perhaps they lean their head the same way as yours when youre talking? Thats actually a good sign. Mirroring body language is something we do unconsciously when we feel a bond with the other person. Its a sign that the conversation is going well and that the other party is receptive to your message. This knowledge can be especially useful when youre negotiating, because it shows you what the other person is really thinking about the deal.4. Posture tells the story. Have you ever seen a person walk into a room, and immediately, you have known that they were the one in charge? That effect is largely about body language, and often includes an erect posture, gestures made with the palms facing down, and open and expansive gestures in general. The brain is hardwired to equate power with the amount of space people take up. Standing up straight with your shoulders back is a power position; it appears to maximize the amount of space you fill. Slouching, on the other hand, is the result of collapsing your form; it appears to take up less space and projects less power. Maintaining good posture commands respect and promotes engagement, whether youre a leader or not.Related: 10 Signs You're Burning Out (And How To Stop It)5. Eyes that lie. Most of us probably grew up hearing, Look me in the eye when you talk to me! Our parents were operating under the assumption that its tough to hold someones gaze when youre lying to them, and they were right to an extent. But thats such common knowledge that people will often deliberately hold eye contact in an attempt to cover up the fact that theyre lying. The
problem is that most of them overcompensate and hold eye contact to the point that it feels uncomfortable. On average, Americans hold eye contact for seven to ten seconds, longer when were listening than when were talking. If youre talking with someone whose stare is making you squirm -- especially if theyre very still and unblinking -- something is up and they might be lying you.6. Raised eyebrows signal discomfort. There are three main emotions that make your eyebrows go up: surprise, worry, and fear. Try raising your eyebrows when youre having a relaxed casual conversation with a friend. Its hard to do, isnt it? If somebody who is talking to you raises their eyebrows and the topic isnt one that would logically cause surprise, worry, or fear, there is something else going on.7. Exaggerated nodding signals anxiety about approval. When youre telling someone something and they nod excessively, this means that they are worried about what you think of them or that you doubt their ability to follow your instructions. 8. A clenched jaw signals stress. A clenched jaw, a tightened neck, or a furrowed brow are all signs of stress. Regardless of what the person is saying, these are signs of considerable discomfort. The conversation might be delving into something theyre anxious about, or their mind might be elsewhere and theyre focusing on the thing thats stressing them out. The key is to watch for that mismatch between what the person says and what their tense body language is telling you.Related: 10 Rules for Beating StressBringing It All TogetherThe bottom line is that even if you cant read a persons exact thoughts, you can learn a lot from their body language, and thats especially true when words and body language dont match.(A version of this article appeared on TalentSmart)Apply Now for the Entrepreneur360TMApply Now for the Entrepreneur360TMWere celebrating the best privately-held companies in America and the entrepreneurs behind it all. Should you be on this list? Get Started
BODY LANGUAGE READINGWhat is body language? How can you read it and refine your own body language?Human communication is 20% verbal and 80% non-verbal so if you are saying something to a person but your body language says the opposite then you're not getting your message across. This section contains a range of resources to help you master body language, understand what signals mean and to improve the signals you want to give out to convey ideas:How to Read Body LanguageLearn to read and understand body signals, and improve your body language Body Language and How to Read It MOST READ IN BODY LANGUAGE READING:1. Eye Reading (Body Language)2. Body Language and How to Read It3. Handshakes4. Flirting and Body Language5. Body Language Course6. Telling the Truth from Body Language7. Posture and Position8. How You Talk Without Speaking9. Basics of Body Language10. Body Language: Reading the Hidden MessageEditor's PicksMost PopularMost CommentedBody Language CourseMaster Body LanguageHow much do the signals our bodies emit tell us about what people are thinking and feeling? Body Tells: The Complete Guide to Body Language is an exclusive online course that will show you how to read people's emotions and opinions before they even say a word, and build your emotional intelligence. You'll also learn how to...Body Language CourseEye Reading (Body Language)Windows to the SoulThey've existed for 540 million years and most of us have a pair, but aside from giving us sight, what can we tell from looking at someone's eyes? People say that the eyes are a "window to the soul" - that they can tell us much about a person just by gazing into them. Given that we cannot, for example, control the size of our pupils,...Eye Reading (Body Language) The AI that can train your dog: Researchers develop smart harness that respond to your dog's body language Smart harnesses have a small computer roughly the size of a deck of cardsThey also contain array of sensors to monitor posture and body language When proper behaviour is detected, algorithm triggers release of a treat Researchers have developed a computer system that can train dogs without the help of a human.The team from North Carolina State University developed a harness which contains an array of sensors to monitor posture and body language.Using a small built-in computer to transmit data, the system can give out rewards for correct behaviour by releasing a treat from a nearby dispenser.Scroll down for video The team from North Carolina State University developed a harness which contains an array of sensors to monitor posture and body language. Using a small built-in computer to transmit data, the system can give out rewards for correct behaviour by releasing a treat from a nearby dispenser+3The team from North Carolina State University developed a harness which contains an array of sensors to monitor posture and body language. Using a small built-in computer to transmit data, the system can give out rewards for correct behaviour by releasing a treat from a nearby dispenserHOW IT WORKS Researchers from North Carolina State University developed a harness which contains an
array of sensors to monitor posture and body language.Each harness also has a small computer, roughly the size of a deck of cards.The tiny computer transmits data from the sensors wirelessly, and when the proper behaviour is detected, the algorithm triggers a 'beep' and releases a treat from a dispenser nearby.While the algorithm proved to be highly accurate, rewarding the correct behaviour 96 percent of the time, the human trainer still performed better, with an accuracy rate of 100 percent.But, the algorithm was consistent in its response time, while the times of the human trainer varied.Researchers say consistency is a critical component of training.Each harness has a small computer, roughly the size of a deck of cards.This works in conjunction with the harness's built-in sensors and a custom algorithm that triggers the rewards.In order to fine-tune the algorithm to optimize speed and accuracy, the researchers worked with 16 volunteers and their dogs, comparing the performance of the algorithm with the timing and accuracy of a human trainer.'Our approach can be used to train dogs efficiently and effectively,' says David Roberts, an assistant professor of computer science at NC State and co-author of a paper on the study.'We use sensors in custom dog harnesses to monitor a dog's posture, and the computer reinforces the correct behaviour quickly and with near-perfect consistency.'Researchers had the system reward dogs for correctly moving from a standing to sitting position.The tiny computer transmits data from the sensors wirelessly, and when the proper behaviour is detected, the algorithm triggers a 'beep' and releases a treat from a dispenser nearbRead more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3569729/The-AI-train-dog-Researchers-develop-smart-harness-respond-dog-s-body-language.html#ixzz4AG0XT48x Follow us: @MailOnline on Twitter | DailyMail on Facebook
Body LanguageUnderstanding Non-Verbal CommunicationLearn more about body language,in this short video.Have you ever been in the situation when you really didn't believe what someone was saying? Did you have a sense that something didn't ring true or a gut feeling that all was not right? Perhaps they were saying "Yes" yet their heads were shaking "No"?The difference between the words people speak and our understanding of what they are saying comes from non-verbal communication, otherwise known as "body language." By developing your awareness of the signs and signals of body language, you can more easily understand other people, and more effectively communicate with them.There are sometimes subtle and sometimes not so subtle movements, gestures, facial expressions and even shifts in our whole bodies that indicate something is going on. The way we talk, walk, sit and stand all say something about us, and whatever is happening on the inside can be reflected on the outside.By becoming more aware of this body language and understanding what it might mean, you can learn to read people more easily. This puts you in a better position to communicate effectively with them. What's more, by increasing your understanding of others, you can also become more aware of the messages that you convey to them.There are times when we send mixed messages we say one thing yet our body language reveals something different. This non-verbal language will affect how we act and react to others, and how they react to us.This article will explain many of the ways in which we communicate non-verbally, so that you can use these signs and signals to communicate more effectively.First impressions and confidenceRecall a time when you met someone new at work. Or think about the last time you watched a speaker deliver a presentation.What were your first impressions? Did you sense confidence or a lack of confidence in them? Did you want to associate with them or not? Were you convinced by them?Did they stride into the room, engage you and maintain eye contact or were they tentative, shuffling towards you with eyes averted, before sliding into a chair? What about their handshake firm and strong or weak and limp?Moving along in the conversation, did they maintain solid eye contact or were they frequently looking away? Did their face appear relaxed or was it tight and tense? What about their hand and arm movements? Were their gestures wide, flowing and open or were they tight, jerky and closed?As you observe others, you can identify some common signs and signals that give away whether they are feeling confident or not. Typical things to look for in confident people include: Posture standing tall with shoulders back. Eye contact solid with a "smiling" face. Gestures with hands and arms purposeful and deliberate. Speech slow and clear. Tone of voice moderate to low.As well as deciphering other people's body language, you can use this knowledge to convey feelings that you're not actually experiencing.For example, if you are about to enter into a situation where you are not as confident as you'd like to be,
such as giving a big presentation or attending an important meeting, you can adopt these 'confidence' signs and signals to project confidence.Let's now look at another scenario.Difficult meetings and defensivenessThink of a time when you were in a difficult meeting perhaps a performance appraisal or one where you are negotiating deadlines, responsibilities or a contract. In an ideal world, both you and the other person would be open and receptive to hearing what each other has to say, in order to conclude the meeting successfully.However, often, the other person is defensive and doesn't really listen. If this happens during an appraisal meeting, and it's important for you to convey to your colleague that he or she needs to change certain behaviors, you really want them open and receptive to you so they take on board what you are saying.So how can you tell whether your message is falling on "deaf ears"?Some of the common signs that the person you are speaking with may be feeling defensive include: Hand/arm gestures are small and close to his or her body. Facial expressions are minimal. Body is physically turned away from you. Arms are crossed in front of body. Eyes maintain little contact, or are downcast.By picking up these signs, you can change what you say or how you say it to help the other person become more at ease, and more receptive to what you are saying.Equally, if you are feeling somewhat defensive going into a negotiating situation, you can monitor your own body language to ensure that the messages you are conveying are ones that say that you are open and receptive to what is being discussed.Working with groups and disengagementHave you ever delivered a presentation, and had a sense that people weren't really buying into what you had to say? What about working with a group to facilitate a consensus on responsibilities and deadlines? Was everyone on board with the ideas, or did some appear disengaged?Ideally, when you stand up to deliver a presentation or work with group, you want 100 percent engagement with all concerned. This often doesn't happen on its own, though. But you can actively engage the audience when you need to if you're alert to some of the typical signs and signals of people not being engaged. Some of these signs and signals include: Heads are down. Eyes are glazed, or gazing at something else. Hands may be picking at clothes, or fiddling with pens. People may be writing or doodling. They may be sitting slumped in their chairs.When you pick up that someone appears not to be engaged in what is going on, you can do something to re-engage him or her and bring their focus back to what you are saying, such as asking them a direct question.And while this is going on, make sure that your own body language is saying what you want it to.LyingOf all the non-verbal body language that we may observe, being able to tell whether a person is lying or not will stand you in good stead.Some of the typical