Leadership Presence Paperback – October 14, 2004

I'm a professional leadership coach and this book is excellent for those that are wanting to increase self-awareness, greater empathy and want to connect with others with authenticity and building real relationships.Well organized with different topics to have presence along with excellent examples to show you ways to do it.These writers have presence to see how to really get to the root of having presence as a leader!

During the past year I have researched six books, purchased them and read them with the goal of improving myself. All of them are good and I would recommend any one of them.Leadership Presence is the one that inspires me to follow the advice, do the exercises, learn and apply.It is the book that I will use and re-use for the remainder of my leadership development process.

I dont like to read but have to for work

This book is a good value. I was a little unsure about it when I heard it was a leadership book based on acting, but the connections to acting are very well done. It really focuses on the depth and feeling behind acting and genuineness of being a leader. And not in a hokey way. Great stories. Great exercises. Great examples. An easy read and a good one, too.

Good read!

This book is especially for leaders who struggle to inspire their teams/employees. The full explanations and advice are clear and precise. If you have ever wondered what it takes to be a genuine, authentic leader this book provides the answers to your inquiry.

This book is extremely thought provoking. What's most interesting is how it makes you dig deep within yourself. I also love the style of writing--easy to read and no psycho-babble. I give it my highest rating for a book because of how it encourages me to be a good human.

I came across this book because one of the authors, Belle Linda Halpern, was one of my singing coaches. A talented musical storyteller and interpreter of cabaret song, she's also a savvy business woman and communication trainer. She helps business leaders apply performance skills to their presenting and organizational communication. "Leadership Presence" shares her ideas through the experiences of those she has worked with.The paradox of great performance is that it requires authenticity and vulnerability. For a performance to work, it can't be "performed" but must be grounded in real character, feelings, and values. Belle Linda gets this - and shares it with those fortunate enough to learn from her.As I become more and more involved in coaching presenters, I'm rereading this book, published in 2003, and finding it even more valuable the second time around. I'd say it's well worth the investment of time to gain the authors' valuable perspective.