# How to Read the Room: Mastering Body Language in Person and Online

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Podcast: [The Next Big Idea Daily](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-next-big-idea-daily-5988609)
Published: 2026-06-24T08:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Whether you're in a face-to-face conversation or firing off a Slack message, most of what you communicate has nothing to do with the words you choose. Today we're unpacking the hidden language beneath our language — from physical signals to digital cues — with two authors who've spent their careers decoding how humans really connect. Joe Navarro is a former FBI counterintelligence agent turned world-renowned body language expert, and his new book Mastering Connections reveals how reading nonverbal signals can unlock deeper, more lasting relationships. And Erica Dhawan, leadership expert and author of Digital Body Language, shows how the same principles apply in our inboxes — where a single punctuation mark can make or break trust. Two books, one big idea: genuine connection is a skill you can learn. 🎁 Save 20% on a Next Big Idea Club membership when you used code PODCAST at ⁠nextbigideaclub.com⁠⁠ ✉️ Get big ideas in your inbox with our daily newsletter. Subscribe at ⁠bookoftheday.nextbigideaclub.com⁠⁠ Sponsored By: Homeserve — Go to ⁠homeserve.com/nbid⁠ to find the plan that's right for you FODZYME. — Finally, you can enjoy your favorite foods without the pain. Go to ⁠icaneatagain.com/daily

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