Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Carol Kinsey Goman is a contributor on body language and presence. Oct 22, 2025, 11:00am EDT It’s not enough to say the right ...

I walked into a meeting feeling unprepared. My body gave me away. I hadn’t even opened my mouth, but they knew. No one said a word. They didn’t need to. Body language communicates your state of mind ...

Your body speaks volumes before you even say a word. In fact, the way you carry yourself, position your hands, and use your eyes can dramatically influence how others perceive and respond to you.

President Donald Trump met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea on Thursday for tariff negotiations the U.S. president later rated a “12” on a scale of 1 to 10. However, the handshakes ...