Movement & Embodiment

Embodied Cognition: The Third Intelligence in Business

💃 Movement-based thinking is now recognized as the "third intelligence" after IQ and emotional intelligence. Research shows that embodied cognition—viewing mind and body as a unified system—unlocks innovation and creativity in business contexts. **Research Highlights:** - Baseline gesture frequency is positively linked to creativity measures (fluency, flexibility, originality) - Movement-based exercises impact leadership, conflict resolution, team dynamics, and collaboration - Creative divergent thinking can be influenced by dynamic mind-body relationships - Task-relevant movement aids cognitive processes involved in generating novel ideas **Practical Applications:** - **Walking Meetings**: Brainstorm while moving through space - **Dance Prototyping**: Use movement to explore product concepts before sketching - **Gesture Mapping**: Video yourself explaining ideas and notice your natural gestures - **Embodied Facilitation**: Lead workshops using physical activities to unlock group creativity **Movement Challenges:** 1. Take a 15-minute walk before your next creative session. Track the difference. 2. Explain your current project using only movement (no words). What do you notice? 3. Create a "movement signature" for your brand or project. **Discussion:** - How do you integrate movement into your creative process? - Have you noticed differences in your thinking when moving vs. sitting? - What movement practices have transformed your work? - Are you a dancer, performer, or movement educator? Share your embodied learning practices! **Connection Opportunity:** Tag your profile with "embodiment" or "movement" to find collaborators exploring kinesthetic creativity, dance-based learning, and somatic practices. **Sources:** Frontiers in Cognition (2024), Symonds Research, Open Arts Journal Let's explore embodied creativity together! 🎭