Choose How You Show Up Before You Show Up

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 doe

Begin with daily reflection:

Set aside a few minutes every day to respond to one of the following questions. Use pen and paper.

Sample reflection questions:

1. What are the most important values in your life?


2. What beliefs or fears might be holding you back from pursuing your dreams?


3. What small steps can you take now to start moving towards something you’

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 y

I want you to think more specificallyin every situation you go into, how do you want to be seen?