The Self-Project: Body Language No-no’s
October 24, 2007 – 4:00 pmCommunication is a project manager’s, or any other leader’s, most important tool. Body language is a key part of in-person communication. The Ririan Project has a great post on Eight Body Language No-no’s.
This one is a personal topic for me because, frankly, at one time I did everything on this list and more besides. It’s something I have worked on over time to improve. In addition to that article, I recommend the following: work at it one thing at a time. Start with the items that make you seem less open to hearing others first, such as crossing your arms and avoiding eye contact- after all, if you don’t listen to people, they won’t listen to you. People will be more tolerant of your idiosyncracies, too, and listen more, if they believe that you listen to them. Just keep focus- defeat one habit, move to a second, then monitor yourself for both as you take on a third. ALWAYS remember to monitor for old habits to return. Over time, you’ll get better and better at it.
Body language may not seem that important, but believe me, it is. Of the self-improvements I’ve made in life, I have seen more results in my career advancement and in my personal life since I set out to change this about myself than any other thing I’ve done. Do this for yourself, and do it now.
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