Body Language and Personal Power

Jul 15, 2024

Amy Cuddy: Your Body Language Shapes Who You Are

Introduction

  • Free no-tech life hack: change posture for 2 minutes.
  • Conduct an audit of your current body posture.
  • Aim: Tweaking posture can significantly change life outcomes.

Fascination with Body Language

  • We are highly interested in others' body language (e.g., awkward interactions, smiles, handshakes).
  • Handshakes or lack thereof can cause prolonged discussions.

Nonverbal Behavior

  • Social scientists refer to body language as