We've all been there: mid-story, mid-vent, mid-enthusiastic ramble, and suddenly the other person's energy shifts. Their smile fades. Their eyes wander down to their phone. Their whole body seems to ...

There’s no doubt that crafting clear and compelling talking points is an important element of your leadership effectiveness, but the strategic use of body language also plays a key role. Maybe an even ...

Follow this tag to personalize your feed and get instant alerts. WHY FOLLOW? Update your preferences in Account Settings Personalized Content Follow this author to personalize your feed and get ...

Popular depictions of body language often focus on the ability to decode lying, scan someone to detect defensiveness, or uncover other such negative behavior. The idea is that people may say one thing ...

Kevin Durant's body language this season became a point of discussion. Illustration: Dan Goldfarb / The Athletic; Gregory Shamus / Getty Images This story is part of Peak, The Athletic’s desk covering ...

As a leader, what you say is important, but it’s not the only message you’re sending. The impact of your communication is also strongly influenced by a subtle but powerful set of nonverbal cues, All ...

Watch body language. Standing over a patient, having crossed arms, leaning back, avoiding eye contact, and the lack of any ...