Four Tips For Professional Body

LanguageAre You Forgetting These Simple, But Effective

Communication Life Hacks?

From The National Association of Distinguished Professionals

Given all the ways that we communicate — on the phone, via text

and email, etc. — it is easy to overlook body language

But your body language can communicate confidence, empathy,

intelligence, trust, and all of the other qualities that people look for

in a leader. Here are some body language tips for exuding

professionalism.

Maintain Eye

Contact For

Active

Listening

One of the best ways of communicating that you are

actively listening is to keep consistent eye contact,

and nod occasionally to show the speaker that you

are affording them the respect they deserve.

Keep Your Palms Facing DownThis is a subtle move that help to establish you as an authority figure in the minds of others. It has

been shown that people who place their hands down on tables and podiums when speaking project

a sense of leadership to their listeners.

Mirror

Imitating another person’s

mannerisms and how they

position themselves creates

a sense of community and

collaboration. The goal is not

to mimic everything that the

people around you are doing,

but to simply be aware of

how others are comporting

themselves and act along

those lines.

Keep Your

Body Open

Removing barriers between

yourself and other people

creates a sense of

welcoming and openness.

Therefore, do not slouch,

cross your arms, or close

yourself off in any way when

speaking with colleagues.

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