As with many of the topics we talk about here the answer to this one is – sometimes but not always.
If you are playing poker or involved in a negotiation, it might be ideal that someone not be able to tell what you are thinking.
But in everyday life, micro expressions are part of how we unconsciously decide if we can trust someone (I shared a relevant story during the conversation).
If you are in leadership and you never show any emotion, people are going to be warry of you without real...
As with many of the topics we talk about here the answer to this one is – sometimes but not always.
If you are playing poker or involved in a negotiation, it might be ideal that someone not be able to tell what you are thinking.
But in everyday life, micro expressions are part of how we unconsciously decide if we can trust someone (I shared a relevant story during the conversation).
If you are in leadership and you never show any emotion, people are going to be warry of you without really knowing why.
And the flip side can also be true. During a tough time, people look to their leader to be calm and focused. The last thing you want is someone who is freaking out. In that case, having a bit of a poker face it a good thing.
What do you think? Is having a poker face a good thing, something worth cultivating or a bad thing?
Connect with the panelists:
Jim Tam: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimtam/
Is a Principal Client Director with Korn Ferry’s Digital group where he advises organizations on how to improve their sales effectiveness through using world-class sales methodology and technology.
Kaitlyn Niechwiadowicz (“knee-shadow-wits”): https://www.linkedin.com/in/kniechwiadowicz/
Senior Manager of Talent at Alkegen where she leads their global learning and talent management initiatives. She is passionate about helping individuals make an impact and exceed their potential.
Dr. Bob Choat: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobchoat/
He has eight years military experience, worked with the LA PD, was a stage hypnotist, he is now an executive performance coach and is going back to school for another PhD. This time in physics
Dr Robyn Odegaard: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robynodegaard/
AKA Mental MacGyver. My doctorate is in organizational business psychology with a concentration in sport and performance. I provide luxury level, high performance support and coaching to executives, founders, celebrities and athletes.
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