Nonverbal cues, such as smiling, frowning, shaking a finger or averting the eyes, influence both how people perceive messages and how they are perceived by peers. These cues reflect confidence, ...

If someone rolls their eyes, shrugs their shoulders, or keeps trying to distance themselves from a conversation partner, they’re exhibiting clear-cut nonverbal communication. Though it’s not spoken, ...

In a world flooded with content, our silent signals often speak louder than our crafted words. Mastering nonverbal communication isn’t optional—it’s essential for leaders, sales professionals and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Cheryl Robinson covers areas of leadership, pivoting and careers. When we picture powerful leaders, certain traits come to ...

When we communicate, we use more than just words. The way we stand or sit, the way we gesture, and even the pitch of our voice help contribute to our message. A famous researcher of body language, ...

What is the male dilemma? Although men know how to present themselves in an authoritative way, they are challenged in the face-to-face interpersonal arena. Here, they are definitely not winners. “They ...

Nonverbal communication is as important as the words you speak. It can convey disinterest, excitement, nervousness, and fear, among other emotions such as joy, sadness, or even arrogance. Sometimes ...

Laurie Achin is a master at studying a person’s facial expression, gestures, and body language to pick up the nuances that impact a message other than what’s being said aloud. Achin is deaf and an ...

Are you aware of the messages you are sending with your nonverbal cues? If not, it’s time to pay attention, says communications expert Theresa Zagnoli, CEO of Zagnoli McEvoy Foley LLC – because ...

Recently, I attended a dinner where I was the only blind person. I decided to walk towards some voices and introduce myself. I greeted the group with a comment intended to be amusing. My comment was ...