Body Language for Dummies - 9781119067399

This book will appeal to a range of readers: as well as those wanting to better understand how people perceive them and to better understand others, it will also serve readers seeking a job and wanting to make a good impression at interview, people in business who want to ensure their communications with their clients and colleagues are positive in every way, and people in relationships, or those looking for a relationship, trying to interpret the ‘signals’ of the opposite sex.

New material for 3e:

1. New material to include Harvard Prof Amy Cuddy’s research into the effects of body language (BL) on testosterone and cortisol as published in the Harvard Business Review, and covered in her TED talk.

2. New chapter on Board Room Behaviours for Women

3. Body language in virtual meeting environments

4. Body language in multicultural outsourcing environments

5. Body language and devices/devices as an extension of your body.

Actions really do speak louder than words. If you are puzzled by other people or want to improve the impression you give, having an insight into body language is key. In this book you’ll discover how the body reveals what people really mean, and how you can use your body and your expressions to make a positive impact.
It also explores why we give the signals we do, how to read the most common expressions and goes on to show how you can use body language to transform your personal and professional relationships.