Nonverbal Communications

Estimate the attention span of your audience, then cut it in half. That's a good length for your presentation.

To stand out, say less.

Teams often get tripped up by semantics as members interact. Here's how to model clear, consistent messaging and foster a more respectful work environment.

Do you know what a "power pose" is? Time to learn.

Check out the research behind the first few seconds of meeting someone and how to make a great and lasting impression.

Head high, eyes forward, and please, please keep your hands out of your pockets.

A former entrepreneur, improv comedian and venture capitalist shares how to make your pitch stand out.

Our bodies have a language of their own, and their words aren't always kind.

Punctuation and other markers -- emoticons, slang and the like -- serve as stand-ins for facial expression and vocal intonation.

Soft skills are desired traits from team members and employees, yet they are also cited in becoming a scarce skill set.

Communication is not only verbal but also includes mimics and gestures.

The audience is watching to see if you know what you're talking about.

Yes, people still talk on the phone. Here's a handy reminder of how to influence people when you do.

To understand what someone is communicating, watching is as important as listening.

Since we all want to portray ourselves as cool, intelligent, strong, charismatic and interested in others, learning tactics to make a great first impression is critical.