The Quiet Life with Susan Cain

The Quiet Life with Susan Cain

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Why some people have "presence" -- and how you can, too
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Why some people have "presence" -- and how you can, too

Presence isn't inborn. It's a way of being. Here are seven ways to cultivate it.

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Apr 21, 2025
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Why do we love these images by artist Sam Toft, why are they so compelling? Because she shows us people who are very much themselves — and her art is very much itself.

When you hear someone described as having “presence,” do you picture a glow? A gravity? A mysterious charisma?

Do you think of “presence” as something you’re either born with — or not?

I have thought such things. But over time, I’ve learned that they’re not true.

Because presence is not about being the loudest, most charismatic person in the room. If you’ve ever been told that you “lack executive presence” — or wondered why some people seem to get listened to more than others — here are seven things you need to know.

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