Improve Nonverbal Communication

Posted: May 05, 2016

Verbal communication may be the only type of communication some people are aware of. Just as important, though, is nonverbal communication. Nonverbal communcation is facial expressions, gestures, eye contact, posture, and tone of voice, and can communicate much more than what we say out loud. Learn how body language vs spoken word can lead to communication breakdown, and how to keep it from happening. Erik Devaney, writer for Hubspot, shares tips to improve nonverbal communication.

33 Little Ways to Improve Your Nonverbal Communication Skills

As famed dancer and choreographer Martha Graham one said, "The body never lies." And it turns out that this is as true in an office or boardroom as it is on a stage or dance floor. Whether you realize it or not, your posture, your mannerisms, even how close you stand to someone can communicate something to the people around you. And yet, many of us don't give a second thought to what our bodies are doing when we communicate -- we're too focused on what we're saying. But as an observer, you've likely noticed that when someone is saying one thing, but their body language seems to be saying another (e.g., when your boss says "that's a great idea!" while sporting a frown and a furrowed brow) there's often a breakdown in communication. To help you avoid such communication breakdowns, the team at Ethos3 put together the infographic below. Check out their 33 tips for mastering nonverbal communication. Read the entire article 33 Little Ways to Improve Your Nonverbal Communication Skills on Hubspot.