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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell Under Scrutiny

As reported on CBS This Morning: after a second video of Baltimore Ravens player Ray Rice surfaced, this one showing him punching his then-fiancee, Janay Palmer, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell was under fire. Many critics questioned how Goodell could not have seen the video before giving Rice his original two-game suspension.

Goodell addressed the controversy in his first interview since suspending Rice indefinitely from the league, speaking exclusively with “CBS This Morning” co-host Norah O’Donnell.

What do you think? Based on his statement and nonverbal behavior in this interview, do you believe Commissioner Goodell? What is his nonverbal behavior saying?

Gestures and Body Language in Public Speaking

If not used properly, gestures and body language can be distracting and detract from the message of your speech.

Learn to hone your speaking skills by channeling nervous energy into purposeful movement by watching this helpful video below from Toastmasters, a world leader in communication and leadership development.

Click here to view the embedded video.

To learn more about gestures and nonverbal behavior, take a look at our “The World of Gestures” webinar recording!