Communication Archives

How to Understand Body Language in Context

Do you want to know how to understand body language? What are some common nonverbal cues, and what do they mean? To understand body language, you need to understand common nonverbal cues, while also recognizing that body language is unique to the person. Having a good sense of what nonverbal signals usually mean and knowing what strategies to use to reliably read a specific person are both important. Read more about how to read body language and why context is important.

Body Posture and Confidence: How to Look and Feel Better

What kind of body posture makes you appear more confident? Can body posture also make you feel more confident? Body posture and confidence are deeply intertwined. Often, your posture will reflect your emotional state, and when you feel more confident, your posture will change. However, you can also influence the way you feel by intentionally changing your posture. Read more about the link between body posture and confidence and how you can use nonverbal cues to look and feel more self-assured.

How to Use Body Language to Make a Good First Impression

How can you use body language to make a better first impression? Do nonverbal cues play a big role in whether someone likes you? You can make a better first impression by becoming more aware of your body language and intentionally signaling that you are friendly. Learning how and when to smile, make eye contact, and more can help you put your best foot forward. Learn how to use body language to make a good first impression with new people with this guide.

Body Language Across Cultures: How Does It Differ?

How can we understand body language across cultures? Can you make sure that your use of body language is culturally sensitive? Body language customs are different across cultures, especially in reference to levels of appropriate eye contact and the use of hand gestures. By understanding these differences, you can become more aware of how you’re coming across to others. Read more about the differences between body language cues across cultures.

The 2 Roles of Body Language in Communication

What is the role of body language in communication? And how important is body language? Body language plays two roles in communication: influencing how others perceive us and changing how we feel, which in turn affects our relationships. By understanding the influence that body language has, we can communicate better and build better relationships. Read on to learn more about the two roles that body language plays in communication.

Mentoring Engineers: How to Teach in Tech

What’s the best approach for mentoring engineers? What do new engineers need from a mentor, and how can you use your experience to help others? Mentoring engineers requires communicating well, both listening and explaining thoughtfully. Effective mentorship also means planning your mentee’s workload strategically. Learn more about how to be an effective mentor with these mentoring tips and strategies.

Words That Change Minds: Book Overview & Takeaways

Are there people in your life you just can’t understand? Does it sometimes sound like they’re speaking a different language? In many ways, they are. Words That Change Minds, a book by Shelle Rose Charvet, contends that each individual makes sense of the world in a unique way. When two people approach the same situation with completely different frames of mind, it can cause miscommunications, conflict, and animosity. Continue reading for an overview of this book that can help you understand others as well as speak their language.

Neuro-Linguistic Programming Theory: Mental Habits Shape Us

What mental habits do you have? How do they impact your behaviors and choices? How can you leverage what you know about someone else’s mental habits? Communication and influencing language expert Shelle Rose Charvet argues that, if you learn how another person thinks, you can consciously match their frame of reference and speak in a language they understand. Then, you can influence them more effectively. Read more to learn about the psychological basis for Charvet’s assertion: neuro-linguistic programming theory.

Active vs. Passive Personality: How to Communicate With Each

Are you active or passive in your approach to action? What about the people around you? When you understand how people operate, it’s easier to communicate with them effectively and work with them toward a goal. Communication and influencing language expert Shelle Rose Charvet discusses active vs. passive personality and shares tips on how to speak each language. Keep reading for her practical advice as well as a broader discussion about active and passive behavior.

How Managers Can Improve Communication at Work

How can managers improve their communication in the workplace? Can managerial communication skills make a difference to the team? Managers can improve their communication in the workplace by building relationships with their employees one-on-one, even in upper management positions. Improved trust and communication lead to a greater understanding of expectations. Read more about the importance of communication skills for managers and how managers can improve communication in the workplace with these insights from Camille Fournier’s The Manager’s Path.