WITH NOTHING LOST
IN TRANSLATION,
POSITIVE BODY LANGUAGE IS
THE LEADER’S HACK TO SUCCESSFUL
COMMUNICATION
~With our body
doing the talking, the manner in which emotions dictate the way leaders behave is how the world perceives them to be~
In the world of letters and numbers, we sometimes forget
that it can be action that can speak louder and more powerfully than words.
Body language, despite being in the subconscious mind, is a very potent tool in making
the other person realize if there is a disparity between what you are saying
and thinking. As we strive to make relationships work in personal as well as
corporate settings, it is important to come across and present one’s self as
credible and convincing. After all, the manner in which you use your personal
space, physical gestures, posture, facial expressions and eye contact can be
all the difference in you being perceived as either a leader or a follower.
It is probably when we shift the context to the corporate
world, do we realize the true importance of body language. After all, the
remotest signs of poor body language can see deals not go through as well as
the company suffering losses. What a manager can do here, in order to become a
good leader is display good body language. For that will not only help them
motivate and bond with their employees, but deliver ideas with credibility,
thus projecting charisma in a way never seen before. At the end of the day,
this is a useful skill set to have.
And as we come to the bond between trust and body language,
we see that the two go absolutely hand-in-hand. After all, one is only able to
establish trust where there is a perfect sync between what is said and the way
our body reacts to it. Should that not be the case, you run the risk of being
seen with a lot of uncertainty and being scrutinized.
RULING THE WORKPLACE
One cannot help but notice that it’s never the smartest or
the intelligent ones who are the most powerful in a group or company. So then
why are they perceived to have any sort of leadership qualities? The answer is
in the details should we look closely. It’s the body language that acts like a
magnet drawing people and good vibes to them.
While the list is endless as to how positive body language
effects the work environment for the better, from the perspective of a leader
and their skills, we must speak about their impeccable knack to read their
surroundings and respond accordingly. And if the
sky is the limit and you want to move up the corporate ladder, you need to not only
understand how your body language impacts perception, you also need to be
consciously aware of your emotions and use body to maneuver them.
YOUR BODY TAKES OWNERSHIP WHILE MAKING A DECISION
When you go from one body type/posture to another – your mind has no
choice but to respond to it- mandatorily. Without fail. And if they are used in sync, they can create
immediate changes. Research around the world has proven that even before we can
make a decision, its outcome can be predicted from mental activity in the
brain. Internal bodily signals can be deeply informative, which is why sensing
them can provide an extra channel of information to influence decision making. Not
only does the body tell us about the way we feel, it helps us to empathize with
the joy, pain and sorrow of others as well. With time, we are slowly realizing just
how much the way we think and feel is shaped by this dynamic interaction between
body and brain.
In this context, we could also seek inspiration from Guru
Gorakhnath who advocated the school of thought, that every person has a
spiritual center. While we may not be aware of its existence, Guru Gorakhnath
says that it is within the control of a person to perceive this energy and then
choose to work on awakening this dormant self and channeling this positivity
towards an optimistic mind and energy.
YOUR BODY DEFINES THE WAY YOU EMOTE
Our emotions have a direct connection to our body that lets
them have a big impact not only on our mental self but also on our bodily
state. If we consider our feelings when they bother us, we can not only help
ourselves but also bring harmony to our mental and physical states.
The impact of emotions on our health cannot be
underestimated. Emotions play a vital role and have a huge impact on how we
feel, on our zest for life, and in creating internal situations that can lead
to health or disease. The health of the mind and the body are inextricably
interlinked with one affecting the other and vice versa.
THE BODY REMEMBERS
All that happens within the body and mind is stored by the
very tissues of the body, whether or not you consciously remember a particular
trigger, event, emotion, etc. Emotions such as fear, anger and sorrow produce a
contraction within the body on many levels – physically, emotionally, mentally,
energetically, and this contraction is also manifested by a restriction of the
breath. Our resistance to feeling these
negative emotions maintains the energetic contraction and builds up within the
body producing scars which we can carry for a lifetime. Unless one consciously
undertakes to release these stored-up emotions, they remain trapped within the
tissues.
YOUR POSTURE TOO, DOES THE TALKING
Our posture affects not just how we we perceive ourselves,
but how others do too. There exist “power poses” that when displayed, show
immense confidence and affect your decision making in a positive way. On the
other hand, if you have a tendency to slouch, one might judge you to be less
capable. Institutions around the world have been studying the bond between
posture and the mind for years. Improving the way you sit improves not only the
way your brain functions, but your mood and memory levels as well. This isn’t
just restricted to the way you sit, it also pertains to walking. In a host of
interconnected ways, good posture equals a happier brain which leads to better
relationships, health, work and other positive effects in your life.
BE IN THE RIGHT FRAME OF MIND WITH SOMATICS
One of the best ways to improve your confidence and be more
self-aware and mindful of
what you say and how you present yourself when it
comes to body language is Somatics.
As mentioned earlier, the mind, body,
spirit and emotions are all related and connected to each other. By developing
an awareness of this connection, somatics helps one release the negative vibes
and emotions from certain experiences from the past. The primary aim here being
to free you from the stress and pain that is stopping you from performing to
your fullest potential. Since all of us have unconscious actions and thoughts
that we are not aware of, somatics helps us learn about our actions and
increases awareness. By being aware of your body, you can see these changes and
be aware of your emotions. Practicing this on a frequent basis opens up a host
of possibilities, offers utmost transparency, builds optimism and leadership
skills like never before.
In today’s world where deadlines and results mean everything,
leadership that is more commanding and controlling may not be the best
approach. Leaders who offer their vision, and add meaning and empathy to the
conversation can motivate everyone to perform to the best of their abilities.
