Coach Andrea’s Intro

While this week’s article is from a book on Managing Up by John Baldoni, I believe it applies to anyone who is a leader (or aspiring to be). Presence, as defined by Dictionary.com, is the ability to project a sense of ease, poise, or self-assurance. One of the top 3 goals of my clients is increasing their presence. It’s not something they teach you in school. These 6 recommendations provide a good place to start.

Quote of the Week

“Believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities! Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be successful or happy.”
~ Norman Vincent Peale

Leading with Presence

by John Baldoni
  • Give people a reason to believe in you.
  • Radiate confidence as well as optimism.
  • Exude calmness in the face of adversity.
  • Demonstrate passion and commitment for the work.
  • Show appreciation for the work of others.
  • Teach others by setting the example for emerging leaders to follow (Baldoni, p. 205).

From: Baldoni, John (2010).  Lead Your Boss: The Subtle Art of Managing Up.  New York:  AMACOM

Reprinted with permission from the OSU Leadership Center, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH 43210, (614) 292-3114, http://leadershipcenter.osu.edu.

Coaching Call to Action

As you think about leadership presence it’s helpful to have a picture in your mind of what it looks like. Identify who in your life – friends, family, colleagues, politicians, or people in the news - exhibit leadership presence. This week take a good look at these people. What is it about them that brings their presence forward? What in their style makes it clear they are a leader? Do their actions resonate for you and would they fit for you? If yes, start practicing them. If no, what could you start doing that will bring your presence to the next level?

What’s New?

Thursday, April 29, 2010 – 9 am to 12:15 PM ET
Pounce on a Project

Last month we worked on LinkedIn outreach, polishing off a to do list, clearing out an office, creating a Time Management workbook and reviewing upcoming training material. Here are what a few folks said:
  • “I was able to accomplish so much in 3 short hours!“
  • “A great motivator to get a project done!“
  • “I was able to get past the dread and get the momentum going by just starting!”

What project would you like to get on top of and accomplish this month? Come to Pounce on a Project IV – - 2010. Join me on Thursday, April 29th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Eastern. We will join as a group by phone and declare what you want to accomplish: starting your spring office clean up, getting your new website finished, or writing an article/blog.

During the morning, the group will gather by phone a few times to check progress and get any support needed to finish with a bang. At noon, the group will celebrate their accomplishments. Who says projects have to be boring and tedious? Bring your lightness and fun and join us for the energization.

To sign up or learn more, call or e-mail me by noon on Wednesday, April 28th. Feel free to share this with friends and co- workers, the more the merrier. (Cost of the program is only the cost of long distance phone calls.)

Other articles you might be interested in:

  1. Leading Through Change
  2. Go Along With The No
  3. Leading With Your Strengths
  4. Be At The Table
  5. Ensuring Quick Wins

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