From the course: Nano Tips for Developing Magnetic Charisma with Shadé Zahrai
Mirroring to foster connection
From the course: Nano Tips for Developing Magnetic Charisma with Shadé Zahrai
Mirroring to foster connection
- When two people are truly connected, they often unconsciously mimic each other's stance, arm positions, facial expressions, tone, and overall body language. And it drives connection. Cognitive scientists believe these effects occur due to a blurring of the perception of self and other, which leads to a really strong sense of affiliation. Truly charismatic people know how to foster magnetic connection that draws you in. There are three steps you can use to channel charismatic connection through mirroring. First, scan the environment to understand the situation. What's the other person's state? Second, assess whether it's appropriate to mirror their state, and third align. If appropriate, align your approach to theirs, including their body language, pace of speech, intonation, and even volume. Make sure it's subtle, and it comes from a genuine desire to connect, not manipulate.
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