Description:

Research shows that when your verbal and nonverbal signals are out of alignment, people are forced to choose between what they hear and what they see. And subconsciously, they’ll believe your body language. In this course, workplace body-language expert Carol Kinsey Goman, PhD, reveals how body language is perceived and often misread, and shares tips for making a positive first impression within the first few seconds of any interaction. She also discusses the role of body language in cross-cultural communication, delves into the importance of body language for leaders, and shows how you can establish leadership presence. Finally, she provides simple and effective tips on communicating with gestures and stance.

Contents:

Introduction

1. How People Read Your Body Language

2. Making a Positive First Impression

3. How Leaders Are Evaluated

4. Vocal Delivery

5. Gestures and Stance

Conclusion

Author:

Carol Kinsey Goman is an international speaker, specializing in the impact of body language on leadership.

She coaches executives, female leaders, salespeople, and change agents to build strong and productive business relationships by projecting confidence, credibility, caring, and charisma. She has published over 300 articles in the fields of organizational change, leadership, innovation, workplace communications, employee motivation, attracting and keeping great people, and international business practices. Carol has authored twelve business books, including The Silent Language of Leaders: How Body Language Can Help—or Hurt—How You Lead and The Truth about Lies in the Workplace: How to Spot Liars and What to Do about Them. She’s a leadership blogger for Forbes, and has been cited as an authority in media such as IndustryWeek, Investors Business Daily, CNN’s Business Unusual, Bloomberg TV, The Washington Post, and the NBC Nightly News.