Have you ever left a nerve-racking challenge and immediately wished for a do over? Maybe after a job interview, a performance, or a difficult conversation? The very moments that require us to be genuine and commanding can instead cause us to feel phony and powerless.
Upon reading the inside sleeve, I was hooked. It was first the captivating bright yellow cover that drew me to this self-development book.
I’ve heard a lot about the book Presence by Amy Cuddy, and you might have too if you read My Next 20 Books post. And that, Cuddy would say, is being present.The high status person looks out at the world. What I have noticed since reading the book is that when I am more aware of my body language and my posture, I can exercise a little more control over how outside forces are affecting my self-image. I certainly never thought about the “iPhone posture” – or posture in general for that matter – and its impact on my thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in certain situations. She also reminds us to pay attention to how often we pose in powerless ways. Posture is PowerĬuddy doesn’t stop there. Cuddy gives some real, practical tips on how to empower yourself through posture with a few simple exercises. Watching Amelia do it on TV is not the same as doing it yourself. “Let your body tell you that you are powerful and deserving and you will become more present, enthusiastic, and your authentic self.” If you are a Grey’s Anatomy fan, you’ve seen Amelia Shepard’s “power pose.” She stands with her hands on her hips, feet spread shoulder width apart, chest thrust out, and head held high. The question that Cuddy addresses is how do leaders show up when they don’t feel like they can inspire and motivate others? She suggests that you start by leveraging the power of your body to shape your mind. If you want a different perspective on presence, consider Amy Cuddy’s book, Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges. In our 8-week course, Be the Leader Nobody Wants to Leave, we coach leaders on how to “show up” and how to project themselves using tone, body language, and communication style.
We find visible and present leaders are more effective, especially when it comes to retention. At Baird Group, we teach that leaders to be both visible and present. Chances are that those leaders had great presence. Most people know at least one leader who inspired and motivated them to do great things. Written by: Amy Cuddy, Review by: Angela Fieler Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges
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