Summary: Strong leaders have a notable presence, which Kristi Hedges, author of The Power of Presence defines as the quality to connect and inspire others. According to Kristi, anyone can refine their presence and become a leader in their domain through commitment and authenticity. Kristi explains how to perform a ldquo;presence auditrdquo; to assess how others perceive you and how to apply that feedback towards developing a unique professional reputation. Listen and discover how to take initiative, be a visionary, and lead. Kristi Hedges is a communications expert, entrepreneur and certified leadership coach whose clients include Fannie Mae, VeriSign, the National Institutes of Health, and privately held business and global professional services firms. Shersquo;s a leadership columnist for Entrepreneur.com, and a speaker for Vistage International and The Founder Institute. For additional training on this topic, consider these AMA seminars: * Projecting a Positive Professional Image *The Voice of Leadership: How Leaders Inspire, Influence and Achieve Results *Are You Being Heard? To learn more, read these AMACOM Books: *12 Steps to Power Presence, by John Baldoni *The Laws of Charisma, by Kurt W. Mortensen * Increase Your Influence at Work, by Richard A. Luecke and Perry McIntosh
