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May 14, 2021 · Summary. Having a colleague who makes mistakes, misses deadlines, or just plain slacks off is more than just a workaday frustration; it can also negatively affect your job — and even your...
Aug 25, 2020 · The standard advice you usually hear about slacker co-workers is, “If it’s not affecting your work, it’s none of your business and you shouldn’t say anything.” I do think that’s true when you’re talking about something relatively mild — like someone who’s 15 minutes late every day or spends too much time watching YouTube.
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Body Language Cue #1: The Lip Purse
Lip pursing is when the lips push or mash together in a hard line. What it Means: People subconsciously do this when they are holding something back. We purse our lips when we want to say something but are either being interrupted or think we shouldn’t say what’s really on our minds. You might see this in the office environment when someone is holding something back, sees or hears something they don’t approve of, or are afraid of stating their true thoughts. Tip:Be sure to allow the person a...
Body Language Cue #2: Anger
Inevitably, there is usually some kind of confrontation that happens in the workplace, especially under tight deadlines or with big projects. There are two nonverbal clues to know when confrontation is coming and to block it from erupting into a fight: 1. a chin jut 2. battle stance with hands on your hips and feet widely planted What it Means: Both of these cues signal anger. Chin jutting is when someone sticks out their chin. Boxers instinctively protect their chins to avoid a potential kno...
Body Language Cue #3: How to Know When Someone Is Lying
Lie detection is a complex science with 7 steps, but a classic clue that should raise a red flag is when someone says something negative (“no”) but nods their head up and down (a “yes” response). Keep an eye out for these physical inconsistencies and be sure to verify the information. For example, if you ask a colleague if she likes working with a new client, she might say, “Yes, I love it,” while unconsciously shaking her head side to side—a “no” response. Tip:If this happens, keep asking qu...
Body Language Cue #4: Mimicry
Mimicry is when you subtly mimic or copy the body language of the person you are speaking with. Mimicry goes back to the ancient world—body language expert Mark Bowden studied and practiced the use of masks by ancient shamans and how they and other tribe members would dance to represent the movements of an animal. The purpose of using these masks was to contact and commune with the animal’s spirit1. The shamans would learn how to move like the animal, and more importantly, thinklike the anima...
Body Language Cue #5: Touch
What it Means: A light touch on the arm is a great way to get someone to help you. In one study, students who received a supportive touch on the back of their arm from a teacher were nearly 2 times as likely to volunteer in class3. Similarly, if you have an upcoming project and would like to recruit a volunteer, make sure to add a little touch before you ask. And if you’re curious exactly where to touch, Oxford University has the answer. In their study: 1. More than 1,300 men and women from B...
Body Language Cue #6: Saying “Yes”
What it Means: Got a difficult-to-persuade audience coming up? Or showcasing a new idea and want support? Try reviewing as much positive verbal vocabulary as possible: 1. “Yes.” 2. “OK.” 3. “Good.” 4. “You are right.” 5. “Of course.” 6. “Absolutely.” Being open and positive compels the audience to open up more. You may find it easier to win over clients or gain support and potentially even build a greater level of intimacy1. So how do we emphasize a nonverbal yes? Try using nonverbal cues suc...
Japan’s Department of Cerebral Research has shown that any increase in one’s own perceived status produces a good feeling similar to winning a truck full of money. Losing status or perceiving it to fall, however, can also produce a strong threat response1. Utilizing power is critical in business. Use your body language in the workplace to gain or l...
In the workplace, there are so many ways to communicate: 1. by messenger chat 2. on a phone call 3. over email 4. with a video call 5. in person But which one is the best? In the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, speakers, compared to email senders, were almost 40% better at communicating enthusiasm, skepticism, empathy, sympathy, irony...
Many people get comfortable around their co-workers and let their guard down only to share a piece of frustration or displeasure and have it taken back to the boss. If you would not say it to your boss's face, do not share it with a co-worker.
Apr 19, 2016 · “I’m forced to now deal with their emotions” – so much this. Overly emotional outbursts can derail a meeting or project and stress out co-workers. Plus, whether you’re a manager, co-worker, or subordinate, dealing with someone else’s emotions is exhausting.
Jun 19, 2020 · Before you become best friends (forever) with your co-workers, here are five rules you have to keep in mind—because ultimately, you still work together.
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May 11, 2015 · Just be sure not to make it personal, says Taylor. 2. Use “positive bookends.”. Start the conversation on a friendly and kind note, and end it that way, too. “Any issues you have should be in the middle,” she explains. 3. Be diplomatic. “Be patient and gentle with your words; rehearse them if necessary.”. 4.
