Amy Cuddy

Social Psychologist and Author

Amy Cuddy is an expert on social psychology, known for her research on the impact of non-verbal behavior and power dynamics, including how perceived attractiveness affects social interactions.

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social psychology non-verbal communication attractiveness

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The Soft Power of Beauty: Does Attractiveness Still Determine Outcomes in a World That Claims to Know Better?

Society claims to value merit, diversity, and authenticity — but research keeps showing that attractive people get hired more, promoted faster, and trusted sooner. Dan Ariely, Amy Cuddy, and Gwendolyn Seidman debate whether the soft power of beauty has actually faded, or whether we've just gotten better at pretending it has.

Jul 09, 2026