NOVEMBER 18, 2024
Strategy 24:
Fundamental Non-Verbal
Communication Speaks Volumes about
Who You Are
Ask your Mom
What you say matters—but how you carry yourself often says even more. Strategy 24 turns the spotlight on non-verbal communication, helping you recognize the unspoken signals—posture, facial expression, body language—that shape how others perceive your credibility, insight, and character in the hearing room.
Strategy 24 – Fundamental Non-Verbal Communication Speaks Volumes about Who You Are—Ask your Mom reminds us that we’re always communicating, even in silence. This strategy explores how posture, eye contact, tone of voice, and presence can affirm or undermine your verbal message. It encourages self-awareness and practice, recognizing that authenticity and emotional control are often read more through body language than words. When aligned with truth, your non-verbal cues reinforce confidence and accountability.
Notes
- The Board is constantly observing you—not just when you speak, but as you listen, respond, and carry yourself.
- Slouching, avoiding eye contact, fidgeting, or shutting down can signal disinterest, avoidance, or lack of insight.
- Calm posture, steady breath, and engaged eye contact support your credibility and composure.
- Ask someone you trust (like your mom!) to give honest feedback on how you come across.
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Recap & Takeaways
Strategy 24 reinforces that your body communicates long before your words do. In a parole hearing, non-verbal cues can either support your message or raise doubts. Awareness of your posture, expressions, and tone helps ensure that what you communicate is authentic and consistent. Preparation isn’t just about what to say—it’s about how to show up, fully present and grounded.
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