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What is leadership presence and how do I know if I have it? Check out these 5 components of leadership and find out!

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  I have always secretly admired the leaders that walk into a room with a confident swagger.   The way they own the room and have everyone hanging on their every word.   Ok, maybe not admired …petulantly envied may be more accurate if I’m being honest. But for those who come by this presence naturally, you just can’t help but like them (sigh).   On the other hand, the leaders that play this as if it were some kind of role in a play, are transparent as inauthentic and alienate their followers.   We hear about presence in every textbook and discussion board, but what exactly is leadership presence ? Is it reserved for only the lucky few born with it?? Thankfully, no.   Leadership presence refers to the ability of a leader to inspire trust, influence followers ultimately motivating others to follow their lead. It is a combination of communication skills and emotional intelligence that enables a leader to connect with and inspire their team Compet...
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MoreBrainz for Everyone! A Zombie Guide Analysis of How Neurogenesis Promises a Bright Future for Zombies in Public Speaking

               If you are like most people, public speaking makes you groan like a zombie.   You slowly walk to the front of the room in the typical zombie cadence with one bedraggled leg dragging behind you. When you look out into the audience, you see half dead expressions on everyone’s zombie-like face as they think about all the other things they would rather be doing than listening to another lifeless speech.   But it doesn’t’ have to feel like this for you or the audience.   In fact, S. Vrooman (2015) uses examples such as this in his MoreBrainz project synthesizing complex theories of public speaking in a fun, relatable way.   In The Zombie Guide to Public Speaking , Vrooman outlines seven components that deliver content in an engaging format building credibility for the speaker and making the experience more enjoyable for everyone, including you. Let’s unpack seven components of a spe...
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