: Confidence is signaled through "occupying space". Standing with feet hip-width apart and using open-palm gestures suggests candor and lack of hidden agendas.
: When verbal and nonverbal messages conflict, audiences almost always believe what they see over what they hear. A leader who preaches "openness" while standing with crossed arms creates immediate distrust.
: Learn to "listen with your eyes" by identifying skepticism, such as when a counterpart covers their mouth or avoids eye contact.