According to Dr. Abbie Maroño, someone judges whether or not they can trust you within 33 milliseconds of meeting you. Once they’ve made their observation, they’ll spend every interaction looking for cues to confirm what they felt (correct or not). So how do you convey trustworthiness? Through nonverbal communication. Dr. Abbie Maroño shares her #1 starting place for appearing more trustworthy through nonverbal communication in this fascinating throwback episode of...
LISTEN NOWThe Depp vs. Heard trial garnered media attention for months in 2022. Ultimately, Heard was found guilty of defamation and the jury awarded Depp $15 million in damages. Susan Ibitz knew that the jury would swing in favor of Depp. Just how did she know? Amber wasn’t likable, warm, or believable. She lied. It was written all over her body language. Susan shares what she looked for and how she...
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How does nonverbal communication make or break a negotiation? How do you appear more trustworthy? What skills can you utilize to improve your nonverbal communication? In this episode of Negotiations Ninja, Abbie Moreno—who has a Ph.D. in Human Behavior—talks about the science behind nonverbal communication and how it drives trustworthiness. (more…)
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The focus of popular culture for the last 6–8 weeks has been the Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard trial. At this point, we all know that the jury sided with Johnny Depp. Both sides presented evidence and made statements. Both sides had experts and witnesses testify. So what made the jury side with Johnny Depp? The body language and facial expressions of each of the parties in the trial. Susan...
LISTEN NOWIn this throwback Thursday episode of Negotiations Ninja, we hop back to episode #193 with David Matsumoto. He shares what we can do to master negotiations through web conferencing including body language and facial expressions. We can all benefit from mastering these skills, right? Don’t miss it! (more…)
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How does web conferencing technology alter our ability to understand body language and facial expressions in negotiations? What are the advantages and disadvantages? What can we change to master negotiations via web conferencing? Dr. David Matsumoto shares what we can do—and avoid—in this episode of Negotiations Ninja. David is a Professor of Psychology at San Francisco State University, where he’s been for 31 years. He conducts research on emotion, facial...
LISTEN NOWIn this special Throwback Thursday episode of Negotiations Ninja, you’ll get a refresher on how to pitch anything. Oren Klaff, the Director of Capital Markets at Intersection Capital, digs deep into the concept of building power and leverage. If you want to be a more effective and efficient negotiator—operating at THE highest level—give it a listen! (more…)
LISTEN NOWIn this Thursday Throwback we jump to episode #108 with the amazing Dr. David Matsumoto. We talk about his astounding career and research. We take a deep-dive into micro-expressions and how to detect deception in someone's face. It's astounding that your face can give away everything someone needs to know. Dr. David Matsumoto shares how you can improve your observational skills and learn to read people's faces. He gives away...
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What does it take to negotiate a great deal virtually? Whether by email, text, or web-based video conversation—whatever it might be—how do you get to a great deal? How do you decide what mode of communication to use? In this episode of Negotiations Ninja, Giuseppe Conti explains how to master virtual negotiations and discusses the benefits of each mode of communication and which to choose for optimal results. Giuseppe has...
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As we are all aware, every conversation, not to mention every negotiation, has much more going on under the surface than is easily seen by observers. Detecting deception, both manipulative and unconscious is part of what makes great negotiators outstanding. Dr. David Matsumoto specializes in understanding facial expression and trains negotiators, sales professionals, and leaders of all stripes how to notice and respond to the barely visible signals that often...
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