Amy Cuddy on Body Language

Situationist friend, Amy Cuddy, delivers a fascinating TedTalk on how body language affects how others see us and on how we see ourselves.  Cuddy shows how “power posing” — standing in a posture of confidence, even when we don’t feel confident — can affect testosterone and cortisol levels in the brain, and might even have an impact on our chances for success. Related Situationist posts: The Embodied Situation of Power The Situational Power of Appearance and Posture The Situation of Imitation and Mimickry Embodied Rationality The Situation of Body Image The Magnetism of Beautiful People Gender Quotas on Company Boards Fifth PLMS Conference Agenda
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