Well, folks, you've seen the newsletter, and here, a bit shy and unsure of itself, is the blog. I was finally persuaded to start it when I realised that bloggers aren't restricted to those who have nothing to do but tell everyone else what they had for breakfast. (You would be quickly bored if I did that: fruit and porridge, I'm afraid - it won't set the world on fire, but it keeps me going.) And I aim for it to be a useful resource for you to dip in and out of.
Back to "Getting Back on Track". I could have subtitled the book simply "regaining your confidence at work". But my clients, and many of my readers, are leaders. For them confidence is important, but it isn't enough. So what is that elusive quality 'presence'?
I think it has a lot to do with being fully tuned in to who you are, and bringing all of yourself into every work encounter. That doesn't mean wearing your heart on your sleeve, but it does mean making conscious choices from a place of integrity, not from fear or a desire to impress or control.
When people are knocked off balance, their presence often shrinks, and what they present to the world can become a shadow of their full persona. Fearful of giving the game away, they throw up barriers, often unconsciously. People sense this, not necessarily consciously, and relationships suffer. Breaking this vicious circle is part of the art of getting back on track.
Examples? Nelson Mandela. Maya Angelou (in spades). Charles Handy. Nancy Kline.
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