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The Cranky Middle Manager Show #308 The Power of Presence Kristi Hedges
Posted on 23. Dec, 2011 by Wayne in General, Podcast
Ever wonder why some people just get more positive attention than others? Wayne Turmel speaks to Kristi Hedges, author of “The Power of Presence- Unlock Your Potential to Influence and Engage Others” about who has “it”, what “it” is and how to get “it”. We also discuss dinosaur dioramas and how they can impact your career and Wayne quotes Albert Einstein…just because to see his name in the same sentence as Einstein is kind of a kick.
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Show Notes:
0:00 Today we’re talking presence- getting noticed so that you can actually get things done. To that end, no dedication, but I share with you a story that happened when I was 8… one that leads directly to this show. Work on your dinosaur names, is all I can tell you here.
3:52 The quote of the week is from Albert Einstein. Short but sweet. The quote….not Einstein…..
4:15 Welcome Kristi Hedges to the show. Today we’re talking about presence…. why do some people have it and why don’t others have it? And what is it? Why does it matter at work?
7:00 Why is this so important? It’s all about influence… if you’re not noticed it’s hard to get anything done.
9:44 Is there a correlation between presence and being a natural extrovert? Can introverts learn to have an “executive presence”?
13:45 You can build your presence by being Intentional, Individual and Inspirational. Are you aware of what you’re doing or thinking at any given time? The thoughts and doubts we carry show up on our face and are obvious to others. What’s your attitude going in? What’s your “swing thought”?
16:00 Trust is key to building relationships. We form trust through crediblity, reliability, intimacy and self-0rientation. And then there’s being inspirational. Does that mean you have to be the shiny object at the front of the parade? Some of it is the language you use. Kristi gives us a great example.
19:25 Let’s face it, good looking people have an advantage in creating a positive presence. Seems patently unfair to me. Still, let’s work with what we have. Are you a Mitt Romney or a Ron Paul?
23:00 Can you establish presence when you’re not even presence? How can you establish an online presence? She gives some very concrete examples. Take notes.
Kristi’s Resources.
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