by Franklin Wordsmith | Aug 6, 2019 | Neuroscience
As part of my research before starting communication mentoring with a new healthcare executive, I interviewed some of her colleagues.One of them was trying to be candid—but nice. “She has a ‘tell,’” the woman said. “You can always see what she’s thinking by the...
by Franklin Wordsmith | May 5, 2019 | Leadership
Have you ever looked at someone and wondered if he was paying attention to you?That happened to a woman who attended a Meeting Planners International program I did last week on leadership development. It turned out the man was her husband.This short video explains...
by Franklin Wordsmith | Feb 5, 2019 | Neuroscience
I remember the first time I saw a video of myself speaking. My eyes were closed a lot (I’m a listener, so thinking makes me automatically shut my eyes). And my head was often tilted back.I thought the second issue was related to posture, so I went to a...
by Franklin Wordsmith | Dec 10, 2018 | Storytelling
It was the last thing I expected.An email from the producer of TRT World’s Nexus online international news program. He asked if I would do a Skype interview analyzing the body language of world leaders at the G20 Summit.I swallowed hard. My approach to body language...
by Franklin Wordsmith | Mar 6, 2018 | Culture, Neuroscience
Maybe you’ve seen this graphic. It’s how we receive information when we’re with someone else.It confirms the idea that if you want to build rapport and create connection, body language is the most effective tool.We all wander around feeling...
