When thinking about communication, we often default to written or spoken words. However, you say a lot without saying anything through your body language—and it can make or break whether people want ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Carol Kinsey Goman is a contributor on body language and presence. Dec 12, 2024, 07:12pm EST I’ve seen this happen with leaders at ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Carol Kinsey Goman is a contributor on body language and presence. Dec 30, 2024, 07:59pm EST When we’re meeting face-to-face, a ...

Body language is one of the most powerful tools we use to connect, but it’s also one of the most misunderstood. Over the years, a handful of popular ideas have become “rules” — even though science ...

Interpreting and presenting body language has been difficult during the pandemic. Body language can be both conscious and subconscious, with the potential to strengthen verbal messages or cause ...

Your body speaks volumes before you even say a word. In fact, the way you carry yourself, position your hands, and use your eyes can dramatically influence how others perceive and respond to you.

The inspiration to write this article came from my recent experience of working a shift in a child and adolescent psychiatric unit for children under 10 years old. I observed firsthand how a child’s ...