Can you add to the list of a Leader’s A-Z of Body Language?

COL Mikel J. Burroughs — Mon, 31 Aug 2015 11:18:35 -0400

Can you add to the list of a Leader’s A-Z of Body Language?

Great article and great list on non-verbal body language. The best leaders are avid readers, and I am not only talking about books. They are masters at reading the non-verbal clues that we share.

RP members can you add more to the list and how important is it for you as leader to understand what message your body language is sending?

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By Anurag Harsh
Digital Executive, Investor, Author

Response by SGT Ben Keen made Aug 31 at 2015 11:28 AM

SGT Ben Keen — Mon, 31 Aug 2015 11:28:25 -0400

Body language plays a large roll in not only how your message is received but how it is delivered as well. I think we as leaders need to be aware of not only the body language of those around us but our own as well. Sometimes we can have the most important message to give but is lost in the way we communicate with our body language.

Great find COL Mikel J. Burroughs!

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 31 at 2015 11:30 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 31 Aug 2015 11:30:10 -0400

COL Mikel J. Burroughs I've read several books on nonverbal communication and this article touches on all the things I can think of from them but not with the same depth as in the books. Another aspect of learning about someone is through their handwriting. It's not only important that you learn things to recognize ,but also it's interesting what one learns about themselves from this information.

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Aug 31 at 2015 5:36 PM

LTC Stephen F. — Mon, 31 Aug 2015 17:36:01 -0400

No I can't list the A-Z of Body Language in this nation. I do know that body language varies around the world but looks of horror and love are pretty consistent. Various cultures consider distance between people very differently. In our own culture, personal space is important while in some cultures closeness even between strangers is appropriate.

Response by SFC Maury Gonzalez made Aug 31 at 2015 7:50 PM

SFC Maury Gonzalez — Mon, 31 Aug 2015 19:50:57 -0400

Politicians have a bunch of PhD types whose primary job is to tell them how to act/ move. Just Google politicians frowny faces

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 2 at 2015 6:44 PM

CW3 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 02 Sep 2015 18:44:11 -0400

COL Mikel J. Burroughs this is a great list. I think I could make two or three more using the same format and never use the same word twice. I was hoping the punctuation marks were going to have qualities attached as well but unfortunately not this time around.

I think the values of nonverbal communication are often over looked, and this can make or break you as a leader, mentor, or friend. For example, something as simple as being a good listener is often times messed up. You can be hanging on every word, but if you present a defensive posture, ridged, arms crossed, or continuously fidgeting do you think anyone will perceive you as actually listening? The answer is no, being mindful of our posture, motions, and appearance is vital to properly communicate a convey non-verbal messages.