You're navigating professional relationships. How does nonverbal communication influence your success?

Lets look at it from the lens of how body language sends positive or negative signals to the team . -If I am not watching a presn … it shows a disinterest in what the team is presenting - If I am looking at my phone when a team member is presenting - it shows I think what he/she is saying is not worthwhile - If I am yawning shows I am bored and not with the team in its excitement for a new initiative or launch So friends be mindful as your team understands your body movements and remember You are being watched … so send positive signals of applauding .. commenting .. building on ideas

We all do even if we don’t know it. I work really hard on keeping myself approachable. In a world, that is so busy with jumping over each other & trying to say I’m better; it’s always best to be human. Before I go out to meet with people, have meetings, or if I’m in my home office; I take a stance to set my mind. I go into the “Wonder Woman” stance, so that my mind doesn’t try to take over. This lets me know I’m capable. So if I’m in a meeting, I can stay focused. This is a huge aspect. You have to understand yourself first. We’re programmed to know others better than ourselves. We should spend time there. In doing this, then you can be really present listening to others. This makes life much simpler.

MIRRORING: Confident body language, posture, gestures, and expressions are key tools. Mirroring others' body language can also build rapport. NON-VERBAL SIGNALS: Open, attentive stances can show receptiveness and encourage idea-sharing. SELF-PERCEPTION: Confident postures not only influence others but can also boost your own sense of competence. INTERCULTURAL SENSITIVITY: Body language varies across cultures; understanding nuances ensures inclusivity. Consider the context before adopting certain poses. BUT ALSO: While non-verbal communication is valuable, these strategies shouldn’t become rigid formulas. Over-focusing on them risks inauthenticity. It’s also important to relax, step out of your head, and simply be authentically yourself.

Um líder precisa se comportar como tal. A gestão, muitas vezes, não se resume ao que você diz, mas sim a como você age. Um exemplo simples: se você vai à cozinha e não limpa o seu próprio prato, o que espera dos seus funcionários? Que o pessoal da limpeza faça isso por você? Dê o exemplo. Limpe o prato. Comece pelo básico. Isso faz toda a diferença. O líder está sendo avaliado o tempo todo. Cada vez que alguém passa pela sua mesa, eles observam como você está, sua expressão, seu "bom dia". O modo como você cumprimenta as pessoas influencia diretamente o ambiente de trabalho. Portanto, comece com um bom "bom dia".

Les expressions faciales parlent souvent plus fort que les mots. Gardez à l’esprit que votre visage transmet des messages, alors assurez-vous qu’il reflète la confiance, l’écoute et le respect. 🤝

Additional perspectives: CULTURAL VARIATIONS: Facial cues can vary in interpretation across cultures, making awareness crucial in diverse settings. MICRO-EXPRESSIONS: Brief, subtle expressions can reveal true emotions even when someone tries to hide them. We often subconsciously interpret these subtle nuances. AUTHENTICITY: Overly controlling expressions can appear insincere. Balance with authenticity and mindfulness. ALIGNMENT: Tone and body language should align with facial cues and spoken words, to avoid communicating mixed signals. SO: Like in the paragraph above; get to the point of trusting yourself, let go and be yourself so what you communicate is authentically you and not formulaic parroting of communication "rules".

Como comentei, o líder precisa se comportar como tal, pois os funcionários o tomam como referência. Sua postura, a forma como você dá o “bom dia”, tudo isso é observado. Portanto, preste atenção nesses detalhes, pois pensamentos positivos atraem mais pensamentos positivos, e situações positivas atraem mais situações positivas. Um sorriso genuíno atrai outro sorriso. A dica que dou é: comece com um “bom dia” verdadeiro. Se for apertar a mão de alguém, faça-o com firmeza e sinceridade, transmitindo confiança. O líder precisa demonstrar sua preparação e estar à altura do cargo que ocupa. Mostre isso aos seus funcionários. Seja o exemplo que eles querem seguir. Inspire-os mostrando onde você chegou e como chegou lá.

Non-verbal communication significantly influences professional success by shaping perceptions and building relationships. It includes body language, facial expressions, gestures, and eye contact, which often convey more meaning than words alone. Effective non-verbal cues foster trust, empathy, and credibility, essential for leadership and teamwork.