• Sarah Darwin in Leadership

    'We may think that we can fake presence. We may think that we can fake listening. But we’re wrong. When we’re not fully present in an interaction, people will see it. Our body language sends a clear message that other people read and react to, at least on a subconscious level.'

    Insightful article reminding us of the potential effects of body language, with a meditation-inspired technique to aid focus.




    http://www.fastcompany.com/1830292/how-to-reverse-your-hard-wiring-for-distraction

    #leadership #presentationskills
    • How To Reverse Your Hard Wiring For Distraction | Fast Company
      How To Reverse Your Hard Wiring For Distraction | Fast Company

      If you want to be charismatic, your mind can't wander while you're one-on-one with a customer or colleague. Here's a simple one-minute exercise to help you focus. Charismatic behavior can be broken down into three core elements: presence, power, and warmth. These elements depend both on our conscious behaviors and on factors we don't consciously control.

    • Charlie Elise Duff
      Charlie Elise Duff
      Ooh that reminds me of another post I saw recently: http://thecynicalgirl.com/reactive-listening/ from The Cynical Girl, Laurie Ruettimann. "Funny how people expect you to pay attention, which is exactly what Jen was trying to tell me. I snapped back to reality when she Jen described Mike’s speech. I guess he talked about the difference between active and reactive listening. What’s the difference? You’re not stupid. You can figure it out. Reactive listening is assuming the question and having the answer ready before you’ve even been asked anything. (Or something like that.)"