In this episode of Muhami Matters, Chris Adams speaks with Joseph McGuire, founder of Clearsight Communications and author of FaceFacts. Known as “The Human Lie Detector”, Joseph shares practical ways leaders can decode body language, facial expressions and subtle nonverbal cues to make smarter decisions in negotiation, hiring and cross-cultural leadership.What we coverWhy silence is a powerful tool in interviews and negotiations — and how to use it without aggression.The overlooked cost of poor executive hiring and the signals interviewers miss.Intentional listening vs “active listening”: noticing tone, rhythm, and what’s not said.Red-flag tells (e.g., lip-chewing, spiking blink rate) and how to revisit a hotspot without accusation.Cross-cultural communication cues and why preparation matters.Open, trust-building body language (hands visible, palms up; don’t “point” with a finger).GuestJoseph McGuire - Clearsight CommunicationsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-mcguire-face-facts/Website: https://clearsightcommunications.com/HostChris Adams — LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisadamsdxb/Listen & followMuhami Matters on Acast: https://shows.acast.com/muhami-mattersMuhami: https://muhami.ae/muhami-matters/CJA Consulting: https://www.cjaconsult.comHashtags#MuhamiMatters #Muhami #CJAConsulting #BodyLanguage #FaceReading #NegotiationSkills #LeadershipDevelopment #CommunicationSkills #HumanBehaviour #BusinessDecisionsChapter markers 00:00 – Intro & why nonverbal matters00:50 – Joseph’s background & business focus02:15 – Executive hiring failure rates & interviewer bias10:30 – Intentional listening vs word-spotting14:58 – Example: missed cues in interviews26:40 – Hands, openness, and first impressions29:35 – Cross-cultural signals & prep45:35 – Hotspot tells: lip-chewing & blink rate58:48 – AI/deepfakes & voice scams (stay cautious)1:02:18 – Online networking & human connection1:04:24 – Wrap-up & where to find JosephVisit www.muhami.ae for legal knowledge and to connect with lawyers who can solve your legal issues.Visit www.cjaconsult.com for marketing & business development services catering to professionals Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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