The speaker had a transformative realization during a conversation. They used to see the world as binary (yes or no), but now they understand the concept of 'not yet.' They appreciate the idea of setting timeframes and adding options. They express gratitude and compliment the listener. Finally, they ask the listener three questions about communication advice and admire leaders who ask the right questions.
What does it take to have a presence that’s felt by those around us? According to Muriel Wilkins, the answer is simple: Be present.
“Having presence, at the root of it, [is] your ability to be present,” says Wilkins, a C-suite advisor, executive coach, and host of the HBR podcast, Coaching Real Leaders. Working with some of the business world’s top brass, Wilkins helps leaders discover how they can use presence to communicate more effectively, lead more authentically, and create more impact in their organizations.
In this episode of Think Fast, Talk Smart, Wilkins and host Matt Abrahams explore communication strategies that leaders and individuals can use to improve their presence and show up more authentically to work and life.
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