Showing posts with label isopraxism. Show all posts
Showing posts with label isopraxism. Show all posts
Here is new research that tells you more about this key aspect of ISOPRAXism
Patti Wood, MA, Certified Speaking Professional - The Body Language Expert. For more body language insights go to her website at www.PattiWood.net. Check out Patti's website for her new book "SNAP, Making the Most of First Impressions, Body Language and Charisma" at www.snapfirstimpressions.com. Also check out Patti's YouTube channel at http://youtube.com/user/bodylanguageexpert.
When should you Match and Mirror body language?
Yesterday I was on HLN news talking about the effects of
the Texas campus shooting. When there is a dangerous situation and people are
afraid the group will tend to match and mirror that fear. This basic survival
instinct allowed danger to be committed to the tribe. So I always teach that you must mirror with
integrity for your sake and for the sake of the person you are empathizing
with. You may have crossed your legs to match your best
friend’s seating position or leaned in close as your sweetie and noticed that they
did the same, using matching and mirroring to get close. . Whether you realize
you’re doing it or not, subtly mimicking people in social settings helps you
form bonds and establish connections. Mirroring—copying a person’s looks,
gestures and general body language is especially effective on job interviews
and dates or when we're in other SNAP first impressions (http://www.snapfirstimpressions.com)
settings when you are trying to establish a rapport and develop trust.
While this unconscious activity has
its benefits—imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, after all—new
research reveals that unchecked mirroring can backfire.
Patti Wood, MA, Certified Speaking Professional - The Body Language Expert. For more body language insights go to her website at www.PattiWood.net. Check out Patti's website for her new book "SNAP, Making the Most of First Impressions, Body Language and Charisma" at www.snapfirstimpressions.com. Also check out Patti's YouTube channel at http://youtube.com/user/bodylanguageexpert.
Argo and Audience Interaction
Have you ever been to a movie where the entire audience
applauded enthusiastically at the end of the story then all stayed through the
ending credits and clapped again? I saw Argo a few weeks ago and really enjoyed
the movie and the audience's response to it. Though my friend Jerry said I had to
stop gasping so loud, I was not the only one who found it a emotionally gripping
movie. This was one of those fantastic theater audience experiences. The
Isopraxism as we pulled together and expressed the same emotions nonverbally made
the movie more powerful. Yes, sometimes it is better to get of the comfy couch
and go to the movies.
It is also great to see a movie about real heroes doing noble
needs. Argo is a terrific movie. Here is the link to the trailer.Trailer
Patti Wood, MA, Certified Speaking Professional - The Body Language Expert. For more body language insights go to her website at www.PattiWood.net. Check out Patti's website for her new book "SNAP, Making the Most of First Impressions, Body Language and Charisma" at www.snapfirstimpressions.com. Also check out Patti's YouTube channel at http://youtube.com/user/bodylanguageexpert.
Flash Mob Performance in Seattle
Here is a video of a flash mob performance in Seattle. I
love the energy. Personally I would love to be part of one. It would have been
great if suddenly after my speech at Johnson and Wales this past week a flash
mob of dancers practiced their isopraxism.
Look at this video now and anytime you need a lift.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5PyIVVKoWU
How to Get Glee through Isopraxism
Last summer on Sunday night I would stand up in the living
room and dance around singing. On various nights I was moving and vocalizing
like a Lady Gaga, Tina Turner or Kate Perry wanna be. I was pulled into the energy
of the kids performances on a TV show. Isopraxism at work. All this to the amusement
of everyone around including Bo the wonder dog who thinks my singing is
mesmerizing and who is always willing to dance with me. After all his name is
Bojangels Robinson.
Why was I singing and dancing so jubilantly? Because Sunday
night the Glee Project was on. It’s a reality show with real teenagers
trying out for a spot on the TV show Glee. It was a positive show. One with
truly talented singers. If you haven’t seen it there are clips on the internet.
My favorite was a sweet rendition of Blackbird in a final competition. Check
the link in my next post for the flash mob dance to promote the next season of
Glee that shows Isopraxism, the pull towards the same energy. For more on
the science of Isopraxism go to: http://www.pattiwood.net/article.asp?PageID=10080
or http://www.pattiwood.net/uploads/YourTopFive1.pdf
Patti Wood, MA, Certified Speaking Professional - The Body Language Expert. For more body language insights go to her website at http://PattiWood.net. Also check out the body language quiz on her YouTube Channel at http://youtube.com/user/bodylanguageexpert.
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