As a leadership speaker and expert on workplace confidence, I've spent decades analyzing the best techniques for garnering attention and communicating effectively.
Pointed eye contact can force the interrupter to acknowledge youWhen interrupted by Mike Pence during the 2020 Vice Presidential debate, Harris turned her attention to Pence and made pointed eye contact with him.
She didn't shrink away from the interaction or internalize his disruption; rather her eye contact demonstrated authority, confidence, and control over the situation.
Related storiesMaking eye contact with someone who's been dismissive of you demands their attention and forces them to acknowledge you.
Harris uses this strategic repetition to highlight just how many times she's been interrupted or disrespected.
Persons:
—, Selena Rezvani, It's, I've, Kamala Harris, Harris, Mike Pence, she's, Pence, who's, they're, Tess Martinelli
Organizations:
Service, Business
Locations:
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