Russell has a PhD in the history of medicine, violence, and colonialism. His research has explored topics including ethics, science governance, and medical involvement in violent contexts. Russell has ...

Communication allows us to express our thoughts, share information and connect with other people. From sending a quick text to chatting with a friend over coffee, you are interacting with the people ...

Kinesics, paralinguistics and neuro-linguistic programming are all five-dollar words used to describe nonverbal cues that occur during communication in the workplace. The nonverbal cues during ...

Have you ever noticed or been conscious of how often you communicate non-verbally with your partner, business associates, friends, and family? People regularly make assumptions about other people’s ...

People are often advised to don a “poker face” when entering a court of law. The thinking is that suppressing overt reactions is a way of showing one’s objectivity. However, most people aren’t able to ...

Nonverbal cues, such as smiling, frowning, shaking a finger or averting the eyes, influence both how people perceive messages and how they are perceived by peers. These cues reflect confidence, ...

Music is a form of nonverbal communication that can influence our emotions and moods. We’ve all heard music designed to be emotionally uplifting, create suspense and anticipation, and reflect sorrow.

If someone rolls their eyes, shrugs their shoulders, or keeps trying to distance themselves from a conversation partner, they’re exhibiting clear-cut nonverbal communication. Though it’s not spoken, ...

Henry Pavel (not his real name), the CEO of a midsize software company, needs his team to generate creative ideas for a new product. At the team meeting, he sits behind a large desk. His mouth is set ...