Sheer Intimidation Through Voice and Presence

Jeevan Sivasubramaniam Posted by Jeevan Sivasubramaniam, Managing Director, Editorial, Berrett-Koehler Publishers Inc.



Ben Kingsley's character (Don Logan) in the highly-acclaimed film "Sexy Beast" best demonstrates how voice and mannerisms convey incredible intimidation at one juncture and quiet coercion just minutes later. He may be all of 5 feet and 8 inches and weigh in at about 150 pounds, but would you mess with this man?