The art of
reading between the lines: Master these
six body language traits to become the ideal leader at your workplace
Powerful people are not necessarily
muscular or knowledge able but ma ny of them still get people to follow them.
It
is their body language that does the talking and sets them apart from the
crowd. If you want to create such an impression and lead the pack, follow these
secret tips.
Standing in the Superman position
You
might be familiar with the stand-at-ease or attention position. But Harvard
professor Amy Cuddy, in one of her speeches on Ted Talks, suggests that you
stand tall, holding your arms out or towards the sky. Or stand like Superman
with hands on your hips. This posture will boost your confidence.
So
whether it's the feeling of being nervous before a meet or your first induction
programme, try these poses in front of a washroom mirror and you are sorted.
Confidence via eye contact
When
a person makes frequent eye contact while having a conversation with you, it
makes you feel important, giving you a confidence boost.
Too
much eye contact, however, can be uncomfortable and can feel like an act of
aggression. Studies suggest the right amount should be between 50 and 60 per
cent of the conversation, mostly while you are listening.
Smiling fights off stress
Smiling
triggers `feel good' hormones like serotonin, dopamine , and endorphins .
These
powerful chemicals relax your b o d y, r e d u c e your heart rate and blood
pressure, and help you fight off stress. This makes you feel healthier and
appear more confident. What's more, your smile triggers other people's brains
to respond in kind.
Golden handshake
The
perfect handshake is brief, firm but not tight, and uses the whole hand, not
just the fingertips. It conveys that the person is confident, extroverted and
positive.
A
handshake creates an immediate impression, and you only get one chance to get
it right.
Quality of your tone
A
broad, resonant voice is sooth ing and attractive while a high pitched, nasal,
or thin voice can be irritating.
Studies
have shown that a low tone makes people more efficient. Leaders maintain an even tone and people
around them subconsciously match those tones.
Right gestures
There
are expressions or symbols that convey meaning without words. The best
gestures, used by great speakers and leaders, naturally support the words and
make them easier to remember and understand. Leaders use gestures to get their
point across effectively.
Source | Economic Times | 15 November 2016
Regards
Pralhad
Jadhav
Senior
Manager @ Library
Khaitan
& Co
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