Body Language

What's Behind Letterman's Words?

Patti Wood | Posted 10.07.2009 | Media


Patti Wood

As a body language expert and media coach, I was awed by David Letterman's near perfect example of how to handle a crisis.

The Language Of Facial Expressions: Obama's Non-Verbal Reactions To Gates

ABC News | Posted 08.30.2009 | Living


The truth, according to the popular television show "Lie to Me," is "written all over our faces," but psychologists say that visual clues are only one...

Signs of Intelligent Life

Gerald Sindell | Posted 08.28.2009 | Living


Gerald Sindell

Do you care if people see you as intelligent? If you do, then you might want to practice a few simple things that can make it more likely that people will grock you as smart.

How Does Your Body Language Reflect Your Personality Type?

BBC NEWS | Posted 06.29.2009 | Living


Dr Glenn Wilson, a consultant psychologist, observed the body language of 500 drinkers and divided them into eight personality types. These were the ...

Elizabeth Edwards on Oprah: What Was the Point?

Deborah King | Posted 06.08.2009 | Media


Deborah King

Elizabeth's book and the massive media blitz are designed not as much to inspire others through times of hardship (Elizabeth's stated purpose) but to punish John for his transgressions.

Wall Street Lawyer on "The Positive Presumption"

Jim Luce | Posted 05.28.2009 | Business


Jim Luce

Meet Eugene Lee, a mid-level associate at a Top 40 law firm on Wall Street who succeeds in business by being real, honest, and kind. Good news.

Study: Wealthy Make Less Eye Contact

Canwest News Service | Misty Harris, | Posted 03.13.2009 | Business


The rich are too posh to pay attention, according to a new study on socioeconomic status and body language. In observing casual interactions between ...

Can Science Help You Find Love?

Andrew Trees | Posted 02.28.2009 | Living


Andrew Trees

We most value those qualities about our partners that we value about ourselves, research shows. So, all you really need to figure out is what you like about yourself.

Co-Workers Driving You Bananas? Avoid Getting Bruised!

Fred Whelan and Gladys Stone | Posted 01.17.2009 | Living


Fred Whelan and Gladys Stone

Whether they're arrogant, talkative, pushy, time-sucks, whiners, or over-all annoying, if they're your co-workers, you have to deal with them.

Clinton-Obama Body Politics: It's All In The Faces (PHOTOS)

Kathlyn and Gay Hendricks | Posted 01.05.2009 | Living


Kathlyn and Gay Hendricks

Click here to read Body Politics: The Clinton-Obama Relationship, Part 1... In our last post we looked at the element of touch and the role it plays ...

Body Politics: The Obama-Clinton Relationship, Pt. 1 (PHOTOS)

Kathlyn and Gay Hendricks | Posted 01.02.2009 | Living


Kathlyn and Gay Hendricks

One of the striking features of the relationship between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama is how much they touch each other. As can be seen in the acc...

Obama Marriage Body Language: One Aspect We Should All Emulate (PHOTOS)

Kathlyn and Gay Hendricks | Posted 12.22.2008 | Living


Kathlyn and Gay Hendricks

In an earlier post we commented on positive aspects of the relationship between Michelle and Barack Obama. Fresh from having watched their recent 60 M...

The Top 5 Body-Language Moments Of Election Day (PHOTOS)

Kathlyn and Gay Hendricks | Posted 12.06.2008 | Living


Kathlyn and Gay Hendricks

5. The Exploding Veep The first big dose of revelatory body language came for us the morning of Election Day, when we finally saw the tape of Dick Che...

The Body Language of Political Bedfellows

Deborah King | Posted 11.30.2008 | Style


Deborah King

Palin's body language speaks loudly, "I've got this old coot wrapped around my little finger. I'll put up with him a little while longer -- until I get what I want."

What The Candidates' Faces Reveal

Laurie Nadel | Posted 11.28.2008 | Living


Laurie Nadel

The Governor of Alaska has "bossy woman cheeks." The message of her "politician's jaw?" My way or the highway! According to the ancient C...

Relationship Politics: Body Language Of The McCain Marriage

Kathlyn and Gay Hendricks | Posted 11.24.2008 | Living


Kathlyn and Gay Hendricks

[Editor's Note: "Body Politics" by Kathlyn and Gay Hendricks is part of an ongoing series. Previous posts include: "The Source Of McCain's Odd Body La...

Body Politics: The Source Of McCain's Odd Body Language, And The Gift It Brings

Kathlyn and Gay Hendricks | Posted 11.17.2008 | Living


Kathlyn and Gay Hendricks

Never mind that when John McCain smiles, it looks about as warm and inviting as a moonlit New England country graveyard. Never mind that he exhibits...

Body Politics: Sarah Palin's Body Language And Why It Should Worry You

Kathlyn and Gay Hendricks | Posted 11.10.2008 | Living


Kathlyn and Gay Hendricks

Since our last post, we've been asked many times to comment on Sarah Palin's mannerisms. Her Body-Talk is not as blatant as her running mate, probably...

McCain's Body Language: He's a Hater

Paul Abrams | Posted 11.08.2008 | Politics


Paul Abrams

Many people, including the punditocracy, commented on McCain's body language during the first debate. He looked away from Obama when they greeted one...

Body Politics: What McCain's Smirks, Tics And Jaw-Clenches Really Mean

Kathlyn and Gay Hendricks | Posted 11.03.2008 | Living


Kathlyn and Gay Hendricks

John McCain's body-language patterns are about as subtle as the flashing lights on a sign that says "Danger Ahead."

Do You Make These 7 Body Language Mistakes?

Positivity Blog | Henrik Edberg | Posted 10.19.2008 | Living


When you talk you aren't just communicating with your words. In fact, you are communicating with your whole body. According to research done by Albe...