The power of nonverbal communication

Joe Navarro, a former FBI agent, draws on his 25 years of experience in the FBI where he extensively used nonverbal communication as a tool to interact with spies, criminals, and terrorists.

Definition of nonverbal communication

Nonverbal communication encompasses all forms of communication that are not verbal.

This includes body language, the way we sit, our facial expressions, and even the things we choose to wear or carry with us.

Transmitting information through nonverbal cues

Without uttering a word, our nonverbal communication constantly transmits information about our beliefs, values, and perceptions.

This form of communication is continuous and reflexive.

Authenticity of nonverbal communication

Nonverbal communication is a genuine reflection of our feelings, intentions, desires, and fears.

It happens in real time, triggered by our limbic system, a primitive area of the brain that reacts instinctively.