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By Gina Tomko 鈥� September 26, 2022 1 min read
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Understanding nonverbal communication and being able to control it can help leaders improve interactions and get their message across. Here are some elements of nonverbal communication to keep in mind:

SOURCES: Ruby Nadler, Ph.D., leadership consultant, SIGMA Assessment Systems Inc.; Education Week reporting

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Gina Tomko
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Gina Tomko is the Art Director for Education Week and a Brand Ambassador, working to elevate visual journalism.
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A version of this article appeared in the October 05, 2022 edition of Education Week as A Visual Guide to Nonverbal Communication

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