8 Tips to Mastering Body Language that will Win Anyone Over
One of the best pieces of advice I’ve ever received was from an old sales manager of mine who said, “It’s not just about what you say, but HOW you say it.” You can be the most educated person in a room but if you come off like a robot, people won’t listen to you. Effective communication is all about influence, whether you are speaking to a crowd, someone you just met, or someone you speak to every single day. There are some key elements to managing your body language that can really open people up to you and what you are saying. It’s like the difference between someone hearing you and captivating someone. HERE ARE 8 WAYS TO INCREASE YOUR INFLUENCE OVER YOUR AUDIENCE WITH EFFECTIVE BODY LANGUAGE: STRAIGHT NOT RIGID Posture is one of the first things people notice about you. The key here is to stand tall, without appearing rigid. You’re exuding confidence and strength, not standing at attention for a military-grade inspection. If you appear weak with your shoulders hunched and stooped ov