This Discussion Board is for enrichment and extra credit.
Ted Talks: Amy Cuddy Your body language shapes who you are:
Body language affects how others see us, but it may also change how we see ourselves. Social psychologist Amy 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.
Watch this 21 minute video, one of the most popular Ted Talks by following this link: http://www.ted.com/playlists/171/the_most_popular_...
Answer the following questions:
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How were you sitting at the beginning of this Ted talk?
What are some effects your body language can have on your life according to Amy Cuddy?
Give an example of how we affect ourselves through our body language.
What does smiling do for you?
Does your body change our mind?
How important is the presence you project in a job interview?
How can you prepare yourself for a job interview or other stressful situation?
Fake it until you become it. Tiny tweaks can lead to big changes.
Try power posing. Share the science with someone who needs it.
So how are YOU going to fake it until you become it?