Presence

A leader is always on stage. That includes being present with others. Here are five ideas to help increase your ability to be present.

It is a great time of year for believing. Believing is inspiring, empowering, magical. This was embodied by our friend and teammate, Rick Fredericks.

Investing the time to deeply and authentically know ourselves in not a trivial task. It takes strong character to be brutally honest with ourselves.

As we embark on a unique fall semester, I have spent time questioning the assumptions I hold about others’ behaviors and tendencies.

In a time when we have commuted by walking from bed to desk, it is time to remember leadership lessons we have been taught and re-examine ourselves.

Our future will be a mix of co-located and remote workers. Many meetings will be hybrid. How will we ensure a worthwhile and inclusive experience?

MOR Associates suggests a framework for enhancing our Virtual Presence. The 5As: Aware – Appear – Active – Articulate – Authentic.

I offer strategies to help make your leadership voice heard in the virtual workplace and build a more inclusive culture. 

Own your experience and expertise.  Know that you don’t talk, write, and think like other people.  A good leader needs to be a good storyteller.

Stress can come from change and begins with how you respond. Find the amount of stress that maximizes performance without impacting your health.