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Presence, the answer to managing power?<\/p>\n

\u2018\u2018Presence allows us to remain with others and reminds us of the sacredness of every person and moment. \u201d – Matt Boswell<\/p>\n

The beliefs and values of a leader will effectively determine their leadership habits and ultimate character. Character is the link that will allow leadership power to become leadership presence, and ultimately fulfill the essence of leadership. Presence is the healthy use of leadership power. If we have a healthy understanding of power, our actions will result in healthy presence. This will ultimately lead to a healthy presence within different moments of time and setting. This means we are more present in the moments that complete our day. When we are truly present, our mind, heart and hands are in the moment.<\/p>\n

Maria Popova says, \u201cPresence is far more intricate and rewarding an art, than productivity.\u201d<\/em> This is true in today’s distracted world. Our minds, hearts and activities are mostly scattered and produce very few results if we are not intentional and present.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Leadership<\/span><\/span> who<\/span><\/span> is<\/span><\/span> present<\/span>,<\/span><\/span> engage<\/span><\/span> with<\/span><\/span> their<\/span><\/span> participants<\/span>,<\/span><\/span> ask<\/span><\/span> questions<\/span>,<\/span><\/span> listen<\/span><\/span> to<\/span><\/span> what<\/span><\/span> is<\/span><\/span> said<\/span><\/span> and<\/span><\/span> not<\/span><\/span> said<\/span><\/span>. <\/span><\/span>They<\/span><\/span> postpone<\/span><\/span> judgement<\/span><\/span> in<\/span><\/span> order<\/span><\/span> to<\/span><\/span> allow<\/span><\/span> the<\/span><\/span> others<\/span><\/span> in<\/span><\/span> the<\/span><\/span> room<\/span><\/span> to<\/span><\/span> bring<\/span><\/span> forth<\/span><\/span> their<\/span><\/span> authentic<\/span><\/span> self<\/span><\/span> with<\/span><\/span> their<\/span><\/span> creativity<\/span>,<\/span><\/span> criticisms<\/span><\/span> and<\/span><\/span> clarities<\/span><\/span>. <\/span><\/span>The<\/span><\/span> reality<\/span><\/span> is<\/span>,<\/span><\/span> we<\/span><\/span> can<\/span><\/span> all<\/span><\/span> only<\/span><\/span> be<\/span><\/span> in<\/span><\/span> one<\/span><\/span> place<\/span><\/span> at<\/span><\/span> a<\/span><\/span> specific<\/span><\/span> moment<\/span><\/span> in<\/span><\/span> time<\/span><\/span>. <\/span><\/span>If<\/span><\/span> we<\/span><\/span> are<\/span><\/span> present<\/span>,<\/span><\/span> we<\/span><\/span> absorb<\/span><\/span> what<\/span><\/span> that<\/span><\/span> moment<\/span><\/span> wants<\/span><\/span> to<\/span><\/span> offer<\/span><\/span> us<\/span><\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

I end with this question: How can you be more present?<\/p>\n

In the last blog, I will share some tools and practical tips to becoming more present.<\/p>\n

Order<\/a> the new book \u201cPresence – An Essential Leadership Challenge\u201d to dive deeper into the topic and design your way forward.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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