In debates, watch for signs of warmth: Q&A with Amy Cuddy

Reblogged from TED Blog:

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At TEDGlobal 2012, Amy Cuddy gave a talk about the remarkable power of our posture to affect our mental state: Strike a powerful pose (in private) before a job interview, and your performance will improve. 

With the US election coming up, we asked Cuddy, an expert on nonverbal communication, for her insights into political posturing -- and what to look for in the upcoming presidential debates.

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A really interesting article from the TED Talks blog about how politicians can appear warm and trustworthy during the debates while still projecting strength and intelligence, and how the two mix.

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