Everyday we send signals to each other.
Research suggests that when we view others doing an action, our brains fire neurons as if we’re performing the action ourselves. This explains why we cringe when we see a movie character crash their car or suddenly feel tired when we see someone yawn.
These cells are called Mirror Neurons and they help our brain naturally mimic others to better understand the context of what’s going on around us.
But this power goes beyond the big screen and has greater implications than an inconveniently timed nap.
What emotions are you sending to your teammates? How do your behaviors affect other people? Are you glancing at your phone on the table during a meeting?
Your actions work like a two-way mirror; they reflect from yourself onto the other person.
Start by paying attention to your own signals and “make that change.”
