| Why Body Language Is Key For Leaders |
 The latest research in neuroscience and psychology has proven that body language is crucial to leadership effectiveness according to Carol Kinsey Goman writer of a recent article on the subject in Forbes. Body language has become less of a focus in the last few years though after we all went overboard on the topic a decade or so ago. But if you are in a leadership role it is crucial that you understand what your non verbal communication is saying to your team. As crucial in fact as what theirs is saying to you. You need to understand that the way body language can underscore what a person is saying, can also undermine or even contradict it. Nonverbal signals can literally make or break a leader’s success. For leaders in multi-national organisations it becomes even more complex. With the new global workforce many organisations have, understanding diverse cultures and multi-cultural teams and how to motivate and engage them becomes even trickier. This was something I found out first hand on a speaking engagement recently in Iran. I consciously had to adjust my behaviour and non verbal communication in order not to offend. If you would like executive coaching on how to become a more effective communicator and to discover what your body language is saying contact me for more information. I provide coaching on building executive presence, gravitas, presentational impact and delivery, and image. The essential starting point however, is clarifying and defining your personal brand. |