non-verbal skills in effective leadership

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Good leaders are invariably the so called "nice ones", who are easy to deal with.  A leader needs to possess certain qualities for his followers to find him easy to get on with.  When they use non-verbal skills they will not only become dynamic and effective in their communication,  but will also be able to develop an easy understanding through different body language signals.  This will result in them experiencing a difference in the way people respond.  And will also, make a change in how leaders are perceived by others on the whole.

Leaders who use good gestures are supposed to be approachable, and interested in the work at hand, and their team members.  On the other hand, those who don't use gestures are seen as difficult,  stiff, boring and unapproachable.

When leaders use positive non-verbal communication, it helps to give out messages of active listening.  This will lead to the speaker believing that they are actually listening and will encourage them to speak more, and make the leaders comfortable to speak to.  Maintaining good eye contact, turning the head and body towards the speaker, leaning slightly and nodding are ways to demonstrate good listening by leaders.

Smile is another form of communication that  could be used effectively by leaders. When you smile, you become more approachable and easy to deal with towards others. Smiling is contagious, and  elevates your mood and others' mood by triggering the release of endorphins in the brain.  Your followers will want to work with you, consider you pleasant, and may even work harder.  Your subordinates will also let you know if there are any developing problems.  This will make it easier to tackle problems at an early stage.

This information was referred from:
http://www.livestrong.com/article/175619-how-can-nonverbal-communication-be-used-by-leaders/