Secret of top leaders: an ability to read and use body language

When meeting with someone or trying to influence them, you would certainly appreciate being able to read their mind. This sounds like sci-fi, but there really is a skill that comes close to mind-reading, namely the ability to read body language. On a nonverbal level, our body constantly emits signals that reveal much about our feelings, thoughts and reaction to what is being said. This is why the best leaders are experts in using and reading gestures and facial expressions. Here we look at the most important nonverbal signals you must pay attention to.