Body Language - Actions often speak louder than words.

INTRODUCTION Body Language probably dates back to pre-historic times, when people didn't have words to speak. Body language can be defined as the exchange of messages primarily through non-linguistic means. Through education, we now prefer words to communicate and therefore may overlook non-verbal signals. As leaders in the military and in the civilian sector, it is important to understand non-linguistic factors. By mastering this, we can communicate more effectively with people and better interpret what …showed first 75 words of 807 total…

…showed last 75 words of 807 total…important, since they will reveal many feelings such as happiness, sadness, trust and openness. The effectiveness of any presentation is importantly related to our body language or non-verbal communications. References: http://careers.usatoday.com/service/usa/national/content/expert/books/body-language, USA Today, Careers Network http://www.amputee-coalition.org/communicator/no6pg4.html, Amputee Coalition of America, Communicator, Dick Mooney http://www.clickonsa.com/sh/includes/phaedra/money-businessweek-careers-010622-035407.html, KSAT 12, Click on SA.COM