Dr. Carol Kinsey Goman is a speaker, leadership communication coach and author of The Silent Language of Leaders: How Body Language Can Help – or Hurt – How You Lead.
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How to Spot a Liar
9 tips for reading body language when the truth is on the line
Recognizing key signs of dishonesty and deception is a professional skill that can pay off in spades. If you’re keen, you can see people’s body language change when they lie, as they try to manage their anxiety. So unless you’re dealing with a sociopath or a superb actor, you can spot those who try to mislead you by monitoring their nonverbal signals. Here’s how:
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He’s the boss, she’s bossy. He’s assertive, she’s domineering. He strategizes, she schemes. He’s powerful and likeable, she’s powerful or likeable.