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Your Words
May Not Matter, So Stand Up Straight
When pitching a new idea to your boss,
the most important part is to have exact, intelligent language and ideas,
right? Wrong! As a matter of fact, the words you speak hardly matter in
comparison to your posture, expression, and tone of voice. If you act
confidently, other people will be impressed, even if you have no idea what
you're saying. According to Deborah Gruenfeld, a professor at Stanford
University, "Your status is determined by physical attributes and nonverbal
cues. People decide if you are competent in less than 100
milliseconds."
All hope is not lost for a good
impression, though. There are a few very simple tricks that will help you
command the room. Keep your shoulders back and stand up straight. Stand firmly
on both feet; don't list to one side. Speak clearly and firmly. If you look
like you're confident and capable, then people will assume that you are indeed
confident and capable, regardless of what you actually say.
From: Innovation Magazine -
June-July 2012 - page 7
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