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A wide, space-claiming posture in which the body spreads out to occupy more room.
A leader stands with feet apart and hands on hips while addressing a waiting team.
Read expansion as a display of confidence, comfort or status within the present setting.
Expansiveness can tip into intimidation, so consider how others in the space respond to it.
A relaxed stance with uncrossed arms and legs and the torso turned toward others, signalling receptiveness.
ExploreA protective stance with crossed arms or legs and the torso turned slightly away from others.
ExploreA collapsed stance with rounded shoulders and a lowered head that reduces the apparent size of the body.
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