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Narcissism

Revisiting the Narcissistic Personality

Joe Navarro M.A. on February 6, 2025

The narcissistic personality can leave a debris field of suffering behind them. Here is how they see themselves and what you can expect.

The narcissistic personality can leave a debris field of suffering behind them. Here is how they see themselves and what you can expect.

Emotions

The Primacy of Emotions

Joe Navarro M.A. on July 21, 2024

Humans are an emotional species, but sometimes we forget how important emotions are for our well-being.

Humans are an emotional species, but sometimes we forget how important emotions are for our well-being.

Body Language

The Beauty of the Chin in Revealing Our Sentiments

Joe Navarro M.A. on April 18, 2024

We all have one. We practically ignore it, though it is part of the face. What is it? The chin. Here is a surprising look at what it can communicate.

We all have one. We practically ignore it, though it is part of the face. What is it? The chin. Here is a surprising look at what it can communicate.

Body Language

What Our Lips Reveal About Our Emotional State

Joe Navarro M.A. on December 7, 2023

The lips have the ability to entice but also to communicate exquisitely how we feel.

The lips have the ability to entice but also to communicate exquisitely how we feel.

Career

20 Ways to De-Escalate Emotional Situations

Joe Navarro M.A. on July 17, 2023

At home, school, or at work, we may confront an emotional situation that can escalate out of control. Here, two experts reveal 20 tips for de-escalating such situations.

At home, school, or at work, we may confront an emotional situation that can escalate out of control. Here, two experts reveal 20 tips for de-escalating such situations.

Behavioral Economics

20 Tips for Successful Meetings

Joe Navarro M.A. on March 26, 2023

Conducting meetings is an art form; highly effective ones don’t just happen. Check out these 20 tips to prepare and have great meetings.

Conducting meetings is an art form; highly effective ones don’t just happen. Check out these 20 tips to prepare and have great meetings.

Genetics

4 Everyday Behaviors With Ancient Roots

Joe Navarro M.A. on September 26, 2022

Our more archaic past can still be seen in some of our universal behaviors. Large felines had a lot to do with that.

Our more archaic past can still be seen in some of our universal behaviors. Large felines had a lot to do with that.

Body Language

Debunking Body Language Myths

Joe Navarro M.A. on July 2, 2022

What you have heard about body language and detecting deception may be all wrong.

What you have heard about body language and detecting deception may be all wrong.

Health

How Bacteria Affect Our Health, Emotions, and Behavior

Joe Navarro M.A. on April 15, 2022

Microbes often influence how we feel and act. Here is a look at some recent research and how the body-mind matrix comes together.

Microbes often influence how we feel and act. Here is a look at some recent research and how the body-mind matrix comes together.

Stress

Why Do We Touch Our Faces in So Many Different Ways?

Joe Navarro M.A. on February 10, 2022

Changes in how we touch our faces often reflect the nature of our emotional state.

Changes in how we touch our faces often reflect the nature of our emotional state.

Persuasion

What It Takes to Have Prosocial Influence

Joe Navarro M.A. on January 3, 2022

Influence and persuasion can and should be practiced without being calculating and manipulative.

Influence and persuasion can and should be practiced without being calculating and manipulative.

Stress

When, Where, Why, and How We Touch Our Faces

Joe Navarro M.A. on November 7, 2021

For the student of body language, how we touch our faces, where, and when, reveals a lot about what is going on in the emotional mind.

For the student of body language, how we touch our faces, where, and when, reveals a lot about what is going on in the emotional mind.

Stress

Why We Touch Our Faces So Much

Joe Navarro M.A. on August 4, 2021

We do this all day long without really knowing why.

We do this all day long without really knowing why.

Gratitude

The Importance of Validation

Joe Navarro M.A. on June 21, 2021

It is one of the most powerful and endearing traits exceptional individuals share and we should all emulate.

It is one of the most powerful and endearing traits exceptional individuals share and we should all emulate.

Body Language

What Ben Franklin Can Teach Us About Effective Negotiation

Joe Navarro M.A. on March 23, 2021

The importance of nonverbal behavior and storytelling in negotiations

The importance of nonverbal behavior and storytelling in negotiations

Stress

Some Thoughts on the Eyes

Joe Navarro M.A. on February 3, 2021

The eyes are both recovers of information and transmitters of emotions, thoughts, and even empathy.

The eyes are both recovers of information and transmitters of emotions, thoughts, and even empathy.

Body Language

How to Unlock the Power of Storytelling

Joe Navarro M.A. on November 1, 2020

A good story is like a crowbar—it can open our minds and remind us of what matters before we forget.

A good story is like a crowbar—it can open our minds and remind us of what matters before we forget.

Narcissism

When the Narcissist Fails

Joe Navarro M.A. on July 26, 2020

We think they are infallible, but what happens when the malignant narcissist fails at work, at home, or in a very public setting? A look at behaviors we can expect.

We think they are infallible, but what happens when the malignant narcissist fails at work, at home, or in a very public setting? A look at behaviors we can expect.

Body Language

The Helicopter Technique Metaphor

Joe Navarro M.A. on May 4, 2020

Ten ways to get unstuck in difficult conversations by using the Helicopter Technique.

Ten ways to get unstuck in difficult conversations by using the Helicopter Technique.

Body Language

Tips for Improving Communication During Video Conferencing

Joe Navarro M.A. on March 31, 2020

Do you know how to be your best on a business call?

Do you know how to be your best on a business call?