Body language is the fire of today’s discussion irrespective of the job, status and the age. The psychologists suggest that body languages communicate more than your verbal language there by proving the adage; actions speak louder than words, true.
Indeed, the body language communication is detrimental to the success of the individual and the team as, the fundamental elements of triumph such as inspiration, motivation and dedication can be deeply cultivated in the followers through the positive body movements. The use of space around, the gestures, the facial expression, all should infuse the feeling of warmth, motivation and confidence in the individuals. Therefore, it is imperative for the leader to design the movements thoughtfully as any mistake can explode the basis of victory within no time!
The extra usage of the body movements like smiling, moving here and there and constantly dressing your outfit; all these actions distracts the attention of the team mates and drift them away from the exact motive of the discussion. A lot of movement shows that you are a nervous man.
Moreover, the extra smiling faces are taken less seriously by the followers, too. However, smiling face at appropriate time infuse the aura of warmth and confidence.
The eye movements are of immense importance in coaching and guiding the team mates.firstly; do not focus your attention and eye movements on few selected people. This would demotivate the others and would not inspire them to give their best. Consequently, the team would lose the individualism and creativity in their task as those ignored faces would never come up with the ideas that would unleash their talent.
Secondly, when listening to an individual suggestion or query, maintain a firm eye contact for, it leaves the impression to the follower that he is equally important for the designated task and his efforts and ideas would influence the yield greatly. Feeling of being respected and valued would engulf the very existence of him and he would be more committed to his work.
The mouth and lip movements indicate let others read your mind. Twisting and turning of lips and turning the lips to one side suggest that you are either too confused or you are thinking some thing else and saying other thing, all leaving an impression that their something to be kept hidden.
Standing tall, with shoulders kept high and relaxed boost up the morale and confidence of the followers as these are the signs of leader being confident and positive.
Don’t have the gesture of being low and droopy if you are tired for it is interpreted by the follower as if you are disinterested in the task.
Just do not go on with the abrupt decisions or do not let the tinge of sadness or tension mask your face for it loses your confidence and the feeling of trust that followers have on you would evaporate in to nothingness.
Touch is more powerful means of communication. It bridges the gulf and cultivates stronger and lasting relationships. The leaders must shake firmly with all team workers at the end of meeting and must pat them for their good work. It inculcates the feeling of being more connected and the followers would be more comfortable with him. This superb feeling of comfort would allow them to come up with the best of their work.
The leaning forward in the meeting towards the followers leaves one to think as that the task has to be done as soon as possible. The hastiness then swept the very nook of the decisions and followers then act on their thoughts without giving a second glance.
In open discussions session, the hands in pocket, clenched fist, clenching an object firmly or a foot at back conveys closed nonverbal signals, giving an impression that you are uncertain of your actions, resulting in a feeling of disinterest and lack of trust among the subordinates. The contrary actions then suggest that you are too sure of your abilities and have nothing to be kept secret from the followers.
Do not cross your hands or have crossed legs in a meeting for it implies that you are confused in the wild jigsaw of the task and, therefore are too uncertain. It makes others feel that you are not open to others opinion or ideas, too. The best gesture of hands and arms is to keep aside which unveils your confidence on your abilities.
As a leader you are always communicating through verbal and non-verbal communication and, both types of communication means a lot when it comes to have an effective, influential leadership. Your body language reflects your thinking, your strength of words, and your character and last but not the least your influence and success hence; it is of great importance to keep a firm look on it to steer out of this phase of test as a conquering leader.
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