Head nods if is very helpful to look for head nods indicating both agreement and disagreement then someone is offering an opinion or describing some concern. The leader can facilitate discussion by saying something like, “Biff, you’re nodding – what are your thoughts?” or “I notice that some of your heads are nodding in agreement and some in disagreement – let’s continue the discussion, realizing that there are differences here.” Picking up on head nods can also be useful for drawing out and linking one person with another. “Jodi, you were nodding when Diane mentioned leaving-are you having similar thoughts?”