Group HR Head Essar shares tips for HR to connect with teams using Body Language
MEET OUR NONVERBAL CHAMPION MR. KAUSTUBH SONALKAR
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ABOUT KAUSTUBH SONALKAR
Mr. Sonalkar, Group HR Head of Essar Group and CEO of Essar Foundation of how HR can connect well with people even during remote working conditions and how as a group leader one can get to know the pulse of the organization and stay connected. All by understanding people, reading their body language, and using the right nonverbal strategies to connect
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FAQs
How does nonverbal communication influence leadership credibility?
Leadership credibility is shaped as much by behavioural consistency as by decision quality. Posture, eye contact, and response timing often signal confidence, openness, or defensiveness before words are processed. Teams tend to trust what behaviour reveals over what language claims.
Why is body language especially critical for HR leaders?
HR leaders often operate in emotionally charged or ambiguous situations. Nonverbal awareness allows them to detect disengagement, hesitation, or resistance early. This enables more informed interventions before issues escalate into formal conflicts or attrition.
Can leaders accurately read team sentiment in remote or hybrid settings?
Yes, but it requires sharper behavioural observation. Micro-behaviours – camera positioning, facial responsiveness, vocal pauses, and interaction patterns-offer insight into engagement levels. Leaders who develop this sensitivity rely less on surveys and more on live behavioural data.
What behavioural signals help leaders stay connected at scale?
Consistency in nonverbal responses, deliberate listening cues, and visible emotional regulation matter most. When leaders respond predictably under pressure, teams feel psychologically safer-even without frequent direct interaction.
How can HR develop behavioural judgement without becoming subjective?
By learning structured observation frameworks rather than relying on intuition. Behavioural intelligence is not about assumptions; it is about recognising repeatable patterns, context shifts, and deviations that signal underlying dynamics.
