Leading by Physiology: How to Use Nonverbal Communication to Influence Others

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All leaders must learn how to master nonverbal communication to build trust and enhance their ability to influence the people around them.

Relevant Statistics:

  • 55% of communication is body language (breathing, facial, gestures, posture); 38% is voice; only 7% is words
  • The average person speaks 125 words per minute and can listen to 600 words per minute
  • Women speak 25,000 words per day and men speak 11,000 words per day

 

Leading by Physiology:

  • Physiology +Focus + Self-talk = emotion=behaviour=results

 

The following quiz will help you master nonverbal communication:

  1. Shaking Hands
  2. Defensiveness
  3. Openness
  4. Evaluation
  5. Dishonesty
  6. Honesty
  7. Frustration
  8. Confidence
  9. Boredom
  10. Nervousness