Excellence in Business Communication, 13th Edition
Chapter 2. Interpersonal Communication Skills
"We all know a few people — probably just a few, actually — who win over everyone they meet.
"You may think that fidgeting and not making eye contact are telltale signs that someone's lying to you.
"It is an odd thought that our sibling relationships may be at the center of what makes us who we become.
"Given their social and outgoing natures, extroverts have never had much trouble gaining acceptance in the business world.
Shana Lebowitz and Melia Robinson report on the work of Amy Cuddy (photo, left).
"People size you up in seconds, but what exactly are they evaluating?
"What follows are the 10 most common body language blunders that people make, and emotionally intelligent people are careful to avoid.
Shana Lebowitz reports.
"The first time someone meets you, it takes them about three seconds to determine whether they like you or want to do business with you in the future, said Jean Baur, a career coach and author of the book 'The Essential Job Interview Handbook.
"Emotions are what make us human, but sometimes, our most human side can lead us into pitfalls that could have been easily avoided had we kept our emotions in check.
"Here are some of the most common universal, nonverbal expressions of nervousness that are pretty hard to control.
"Think about this the next time you're in an important meeting: During an average 30-minute conversation, over 800 nonverbal signals are sent.
"The real question may turn out to be whether you’re working for the wrong boss.
"While it can be difficult to break this habit, it isn’t impossible.
"Check out these 17 icebreakers that will help ease you into an engaging conversation with people you've never met before.
Barbara Roche (photo, left) reports.
"We take listening for granted as a noble conversation skill.
Shana Lebowitz (photo, left) has the details.
"We've all been in those situations where we've forgotten someone's name," writes Steven Benna at BusinessInsider.
"We’ve heard it a million times before: '90% of communication is nonverbal.
Indi Young reports.
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