As a professional, you are being judged not only on your performance but also on your presence. People form an impression of others within seconds of meeting them. The real question, then, is not whether you’ll create an impression, but rather, will you create the one that you want?

Rely on feedback: Actively solicit feedback on your presence from

If you want to lead others, you can’t just go through your daily work without an awareness of how every action and interaction comes across to them. How do they experience you? Do they view you as confident, bold, charismatic, in command, and radiating gravitas? Take a close look at all of your behaviors, asking what qualities they radiate. How

The best leaders tend to be vulnerable, are great listeners, are good communicators, have healthy paranoia senses, arbitrate tension well, create trust quickly, motivate others, and speak plainly.