When we become adults and assume leadership positions in the workplace, we understand that poise and standing up straight can shift the way we behave and dictate how everyone else perceives us.

You only get one first impression; what message do you want to send? Jade describes the picture you've already seen before: walking into a meeting or a group setting, you naturally flock to that person who's carrying him or herself confidently. Many instances happen where everyday workers are more postured than their supervisors and managers.

Standing up straight changes how you feel, but it also changes how everyone perceives you. Kyle shares how you can allow your body to fool your mind in times when you feel scared, unprepared or insecure by focusing on one simple thing — your posture. 

Posture brings power to the leader by inducing confidence, changing cognition and improving behaviour. 

Team leaders run huddles like it's an inconvenience. Be careful when you start looking at team meetings as a mindless chore. I've met clients who roll in the room, check their watches, do a million other things and forget the value of why they need to huddle with their people. Non-verbal communication, body language and bringing the right energy when you show up will determine an engaging team and ensure they do what they need to do. 

Social psychologist Amy Cuddy acquainted the world with the potent hack of the "power pose." Her findings teach that the body can influence the mind. Making a superhero pose for a few minutes before addressing your team or audience will make you feel more confident and capable. Body language affects you as a leader and the people around you.

You've probably come across the classic saying, "dress for the job you want, not for the job you have." This is a piece of basic advice that many people still overlook. Remember, what you wear makes the right impression and projects the image of confidence as a leader.

Tune in to this episode of the Team:Engineered show — Present Yourself as a Leader with Jade Green & Kyle Probert. ▶️

Key points covered in this episode: 

[00:00] Introduction 

[00:01:48] British hypnotist Paul McKenna's ideas on posture and confidence

[00:01:59] The brain is this marvelous thing that a) we have control of and b) does its own thing. 

[00:04:23] Amy Cuddy and the power pose

[00:05:19] Standing up straight changes how you feel and how everyone else perceives you. 

[00:09:15] Jade states: You only get one first impression; what message do you want to send? 

[00:11:21] Why team leaders should stop running huddles like it's an inconvenience. 

[00:13:00] Kyle reminds us: Stand up straight like your mother always said.  

[00:14:13] Dress for the role that you want. 

[00:21:06] Hack your brain through breathing. 

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