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Body Language

4 Everyday Behaviors With Ancient Roots

Joe Navarro M.A. on September 26, 2022

Our more archaic past can still be seen in some of our universal behaviors. Large felines had a lot to do with that.

Our more archaic past can still be seen in some of our universal behaviors. Large felines had a lot to do with that.

Body Language

Debunking Body Language Myths

Joe Navarro M.A. on July 2, 2022

What you have heard about body language and detecting deception may be all wrong.

What you have heard about body language and detecting deception may be all wrong.

Vagus Nerve

How Bacteria Affect Our Health, Emotions, and Behavior

Joe Navarro M.A. on April 15, 2022

Microbes often influence how we feel and act. Here is a look at some recent research and how the body-mind matrix comes together.

Microbes often influence how we feel and act. Here is a look at some recent research and how the body-mind matrix comes together.

Body Language

Why Do We Touch Our Faces in So Many Different Ways?

Joe Navarro M.A. on February 10, 2022

Changes in how we touch our faces often reflect the nature of our emotional state.

Changes in how we touch our faces often reflect the nature of our emotional state.

Relationships

What It Takes to Have Prosocial Influence

Joe Navarro M.A. on January 3, 2022

Influence and persuasion can and should be practiced without being calculating and manipulative.

Influence and persuasion can and should be practiced without being calculating and manipulative.

Body Language

When, Where, Why, and How We Touch Our Faces

Joe Navarro M.A. on November 7, 2021

For the student of body language, how we touch our faces, where, and when, reveals a lot about what is going on in the emotional mind.

For the student of body language, how we touch our faces, where, and when, reveals a lot about what is going on in the emotional mind.

Stress

Why We Touch Our Faces So Much

Joe Navarro M.A. on August 4, 2021

We do this all day long without really knowing why.

We do this all day long without really knowing why.

Gratitude

The Importance of Validation

Joe Navarro M.A. on June 21, 2021

It is one of the most powerful and endearing traits exceptional individuals share and we should all emulate.

It is one of the most powerful and endearing traits exceptional individuals share and we should all emulate.

Body Language

What Ben Franklin Can Teach Us About Effective Negotiation

Joe Navarro M.A. on March 23, 2021

The importance of nonverbal behavior and storytelling in negotiations

The importance of nonverbal behavior and storytelling in negotiations

Body Language

Some Thoughts on the Eyes

Joe Navarro M.A. on February 3, 2021

The eyes are both recovers of information and transmitters of emotions, thoughts, and even empathy.

The eyes are both recovers of information and transmitters of emotions, thoughts, and even empathy.

Attention

How to Unlock the Power of Storytelling

Joe Navarro M.A. on November 1, 2020

A good story is like a crowbar—it can open our minds and remind us of what matters before we forget.

A good story is like a crowbar—it can open our minds and remind us of what matters before we forget.

Narcissism

When the Narcissist Fails

Joe Navarro M.A. on July 26, 2020

We think they are infallible, but what happens when the malignant narcissist fails at work, at home, or in a very public setting? A look at behaviors we can expect.

We think they are infallible, but what happens when the malignant narcissist fails at work, at home, or in a very public setting? A look at behaviors we can expect.

Body Language

The Helicopter Technique Metaphor

Joe Navarro M.A. on May 4, 2020

Ten ways to get unstuck in difficult conversations by using the Helicopter Technique.

Ten ways to get unstuck in difficult conversations by using the Helicopter Technique.

Body Language

Tips for Improving Communication During Video Conferencing

Joe Navarro M.A. on March 31, 2020

Do you know how to be your best on a business call?

Do you know how to be your best on a business call?

Body Language

Spatial Needs vs. Spatial Necessity

Joe Navarro M.A. on March 12, 2020

When there is a public health crisis, especially a viral one, greater spatial distance is required if not mandated. We call that the prophylactic zone.

When there is a public health crisis, especially a viral one, greater spatial distance is required if not mandated. We call that the prophylactic zone.

Body Language

Conducting Difficult Interviews or Conversations

Joe Navarro M.A. on February 1, 2020

Multi party interviews can be difficult. Here are ten keys to help you conduct a better interview.

Multi party interviews can be difficult. Here are ten keys to help you conduct a better interview.

Cases in the news prompt the question: What is our duty to warn?

Body Language

Reserved Behaviors of the Hands

Joe Navarro M.A. on June 24, 2019

Here are two behaviors noticeable at a distance that say something is wrong.

Here are two behaviors noticeable at a distance that say something is wrong.

Body Language

Two Useful Behaviors of the Feet

Joe Navarro M.A. on March 25, 2019

We almost always look at the face for clues to what is in the mind, but the feet are often more revealing about our emotions than the face.

We almost always look at the face for clues to what is in the mind, but the feet are often more revealing about our emotions than the face.

Body Language

2 Behaviors That Convey Interest

Joe Navarro M.A. on December 21, 2018

How your legs and neck affect how you are perceived.

How your legs and neck affect how you are perceived.