Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges ★★★★★

[Karin]

This is perhaps the best book I have ever read on this subject. At first I wasn't sure, but once I made sure to read it for a challenge I was impressed. The writing is good, and the information well laid out. I have to say that the best part isn't right at the beginning.

Amy Cuddy and her colleagues have not only done a lot of work with their research, but she cites a number of other studies and includes feedback she has received on how to help yourself find presence in a situation--to feel more confident and to have the body language to convey it. The best part about it is a. it is surprisingly simple and b. can't hurt you to try for a while to see if it works. It's not a panacea, naturally, but we have been trying it at home (at least a couple of us) and so far so good, but it will take longer to really know.


Regardless, it was well worth the read.

[Nileema]

I enjoyed her TED talk - will have to add this to my TBR!

[Karin]

Nileema wrote: "I enjoyed her TED talk - will have to add this to my TBR!"

I want to see her TED talk. Is it on Youtube? ETA I just looked, and she has a number of those.