Listening Between the Lines
I had a great question from a person who had recently seen one of my shows. He wanted to know how it would be possible to use people-reading skills during my routine where I have audience volunteers duct-tape my eyes shut. I explained that “people reading” included not only body language, but also listening. Indeed,
Read MoreWhat’s In It For Me?
Most people seem to understand the value of non-verbal communication skills, but occasionally I am confronted by a person who has that “what’s in it for me?” attitude. While thinking about that question recently, I happened to recall the day I bought my current car. Michael, the salesman who sold my by Acura, is a great example of
Read MoreBody Language Lessons from Pawn Stars
I’ll admit it. I’m hooked on the History Channel show Pawn Stars. And since I’ve been watching it so much, I’ve noticed some interesting body language strategies that Rick and The Old Man use when they’re negotiating that I thought would be worth bringing to your attention. In negotiations there is an important tactic that
Read MoreSome Tips For Job Interviewing
I was hard at work on a post about body language for job interviews when I saw this. Her suggestions are both simple and powerful. If you’re not familiar with Ms. Goman’s work, make it your job to follow her posts on Forbes.com. She also has a great book out on body language in the workplace.
Read MoreWhat You Mean and What You Say
One of the bigger challenges I have when I give lectures is making people see that there is a difference between what body language means and what it “says” to others. This was borne out again recently after a program I gave at a Community College in Indiana. During the talk I had explained that
Read MoreA Quick Body Language Trick.
Here’s a bit of body-language trivia that you can have some fun with. Sometimes. OK, the opportunity probably won’t come up that often if you’re a student, but if you’re in business you’ll be able to ring it out every once in a while. Here’s the trick: Just by looking at somebody you are able
Read MoreA Question About Romance
I got this email from a subscriber to my newsletter: How do I tell if a guy likes me? I have a feeling you’ll tell me what I already know, that he’ll sit closer to me or look directly at me or something but I’m curious as to if there’re other signs. I’m overweight and often down
Read MoreA Little Romance
Considering how many college campuses I appear at, it’s hardly surprising that one of the questions I get asked most frequently is “How can I tell if he or she is interested in me?” Some people do seem to have an innate gift for reading the non-verbal cues that signal romantic interest. Alas, most of the rest
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