Executive Presence - BEING PRESENT

One of ten books in the Executive Presence series.

When I am engaged, I apply 100% of my brainpower, 100% of my productivity, 100% of my creativity, and 100% of my innovation to my work.

 I am fully committed and motivated to do the best work I can. That is when I am fully present. 

 Engagement is a condition that you choose. This condition is based on ideas turned into action, then turned into habits. You can tell someone is fully present when they:

• Completely present for the conversation.
• Aware and in control of your own words, thoughts and actions.
• Your opinions do not have control over you.
• Using your breath to bring you back to the present.
• Listen attentively. Listen really listen to the person in front of them.

Being present changes things. When you are ‘present’, people will say they believe in you. They will describe you as authentic. They will sense a stillness and focus that allows you to give everything to what is happening right now.