Use your body language to influence people

Body language expert Mark Bowden gives an alternative take on the importance of authenticity when given a talk.
15min

Snap judgments about everybody around you – the primitive brain 1:07

based on behavior it decides should I approach or retreat

Four potential categories 1:44
  • Friend 1:59
  • Enemy, predator 2:44>/li>
  • Potential sexual partner 3:44
  • In different 6:13
  • default category for anybody new you meet – in different. 6:28
Evolutionary psychology and behavior psychology says: the audience is not going to pay attention unless you get in the category of friend.
  • smile – I recognize you , you are my friend 8:09
  • empty hands – no tools, no weapons 10:38
  • the truth plain – being honest and truthful 11:15
Manipulating 12:05
  • The crux of being authentic 12:29
  • Show some respect 15:06
Choose your behavior! 16:05

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