It was 2021, and the intensity of the COVID-19 pandemic was just beginning to subside. I was young, ambitious, and incredibly impressionable, but also focused, curious, and filled with happiness—the ...

The workplace is a ‘split second’ society. Many studies have revealed that people form opinions of one another in less than 10 seconds of meeting. Carol Kinsey Goman, the author of The Nonverbal ...

In addition to your innate talent, acquired skills, and leadership ability, understanding how to display leadership presence is a key factor in your success. That’s because leadership presence is all ...

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 ...

Popular depictions of body language often focus on the ability to decode lying, scan someone to detect defensiveness, or uncover other such negative behavior. The idea is that people may say one thing ...

Popular depictions of body language often focus on the ability to decode lying, scanning someone to detect defensiveness, or other such negative behavior. The idea is that people may say one thing and ...

Disagreements are an inevitable part of life, whether in the workplace or in personal relationships. How we handle these moments of conflict can greatly influence the outcome. Master nonverbal ...

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 ...