by Melinda Marcus | | Influence Advisors
Think about something you’ve expended energy and time to develop. Maybe it was putting together a piece of furniture or maybe it was developing a new business presentation. Either way, research shows you place a higher value on the product you created because you feel...
by Melinda Marcus | | Influence Advisors
For most of us, this winter has been exceptionally cold. When I was skiing in Colorado earlier this month, there were days where the temps dropped to – 4º on the mountain. As you can see, I was dressed for it, but all...
by Melinda Marcus | | Influence Advisors
I was recently interviewed by journalist Lisa Kanarek on why some people laugh at inappropriate times. In business, that might be when someone is told that a coworker has been passed over for a promotion or laid off. The expected response would be empathetic sadness,...
by Melinda Marcus | | Influence Advisors
Think about the last virtual meeting you were on. Do you remember the nonverbal signal you saw – and probably showed – at the end of the meeting? The nonverbal gesture most participants show when meetings are over is so common, it’s been dubbed “The Zoom Wave.” Most...
by Melinda Marcus | | Influence Advisors
I admit it. I’m a W.I.M.P., but not the kind who is afraid of doing things. In my case, this is the euphemistic acronym for being a “What If” Master Planner. I’m in the habit of making contingency plans. Sometimes, it frustrates my family because I don’t ever pack...
by Melinda Marcus | | Influence Advisors
Dr. Paul Ekman published his research identifying seven universal facial expressions of emotions back in the 1970’s. About four months ago, researchers published a new study showing evidence of a universal nonverbal communication system that comes into play when we...
