Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3872: "Fearless Girl" Statue in Manhattan's Financial District - Body Language and Emotional Intelligence (VIDEO, PHOTOS)

Just in time for International Women's Day, a sculpture has been installed across from the famed "Charging Bull" (aka Wall Street Bull or Bowling Green Bull) in Manhattan's Financial District. "Fearless Girl" is a bronze sculpture by artist Kristen Visbal. Her presence is meant to send a message regarding gender diversity in the workplace - including, of course, in the boardrooms.

Fearless girl's nonverbal signals are so well embodied - it's as if we can hear her thoughts.

Her hands, and more specifically her closed fists, are held akimbo on her hips. This nonverbal signal is of a higher alpha emotional state (more assertive and strong) than if her hands were open with her fingers forward - which is in turn, more alpha than if she was akimbo with her thumbs were forward.

Her elbows are pointed out laterally - but angled back about 20-25 degrees. If they were in the same plane of her torso (straight out to each side), her body language would be even more defiant. Her nonverbal power would be even further up-regulated if her elbows were angled forward.

Her facial expression is without fear. There is no tension on her face - it's relaxed and confident.

Fearless girl's "Whole-Body Pointing"(pointing directly with one's feet, hips, torso, face and eye/eye contact) toward the Charging Bull projects a particular boldness, courage, and confrontation.

The forward thrusting of her chest - as well as her head, especially her chin/jaw - is indeed a hyper-alpha body language stance. It's as if the little girl truly has no fear - and is challenging the raging bull to a fight.

Though she be but bronze, Fearless Girl speaks to us - and we should listen.

See also:

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3871: Emma Watson's Old Habit, Harry Potter Outtake, and Anxiety

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3869: James Clapper regarding Alleged Wiretap of Trump

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3867: What Makes the Twinkle in Her Eye? Emma Stone, Romance and Flirting 

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3845: Kellyanne Conway's Commercial for Ivanka Trump

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3823: Nina Dobrev, Flyboarding, Laughter and a Rapport/Bonding Amplifier

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3796: Bryan Cranston, Donald Trump, Anxiety, and Alpha Up-Regulators

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3759: Nicole Kidman's and Jimmy Fallon's Almost Date Redux

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3594: Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump, and Fareed Zakaria


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Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3371: John Kasich at the Republican Debate - Body Language (VIDEO, PHOTOS)

Two nights ago during the Republican Debate in Milwaukee, John Kasich gave an answer regarding cutting taxes coupled with a simultaneous balancing of the budget.

Here is a portion of his answer, as Governor Kasich continues (beginning at 14:00):

"... That's why it's so important. And for those at the bottom, we've gotta do what we can to train them so that they can move up. But to just look the other way is not acceptable - because you know what? - As the Governor of Ohio, I have to deal with real challenges and we've gotten it done in our state and I will do it for America." [followed by jaw jut]

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Notice Kasich's Eyebrows are vectored somewhat downward (although some of this eyebrow and eyelid configuration is passive, simply due to an age-related "droopiness"), along with elevated mid-facial tension, a flaring of his nostrils and a jaw jut without significant display of his lower teeth.

This nonverbal display indicates John Kasich is feeling anger along with a highly determined and defiant emotional tone. And while you may or may not Gov. Kasich, his policies or his politics - of all the republican candidates, he is the one who consistently displays the highest levels of sincerity.

Yet of course, he is far from nonverbally perfect. Earlier in this video clip for example, Governor Kasich repeatedly displayed what body language which is a strong rapport destroyer?

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See also:

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3370: Michael Fassbender and an Under-recognized Body Language Tell

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3173: Maryland State Attorney Marilyn Mosby - Freddie Gray's Death Ruled Homicide - charges to be pressed against police

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 2346:  Texas Shootout & Colorado Killer Suspect Evan Ebel -  Body Language of a Determined Emotional Mindset

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 3312: Carly Fiorina's Retort to Trump - Best Moment of the Debate

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 2930: Rand Paul and "Likability" - Building vs. Destroying

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 2929: Jessica Alba, Sin City 2, Action Figures and the Jaw Confessional

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 2449: Jessica Korda Fires Her Caddie & Recruits her Boyfriend  Body Language at Women's U.S. Open 

Nonverbal Communication Analysis No. 2918: Lauren Bacall, Flirting and a "Come-hither look"
 

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