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Originally Posted by djmcmath
Ok, I've got a leadership question for the group.
There are some men whose mere presence commands respect. They walk into the room and people just say "That guy must be the leader, even though he hasn't said anything yet." The ones that I've met are mostly Admirals and Captains, though I'm also finding a few of these among senior businessmen now that I'm out of the Navy. I would suspect that a number of you also possess this attribute.
Is this something that can be learned, or is it just something these people were born with? Public speaking, assertiveness training, reading more books on leadership ... is there anything that can be done to train this attribute? Thoughts?
Thanks,
Dan
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Dan
I'm re-reading your OP here and I have to add some additional comments since I'm not on the mobile phone.
Yes, it can be "taught" whether folks can learn it is their own issue. The book I offered gives some quick hints on stuff to do immediately to improve various situations (I wish I had known you were local, I could lend you my copy...I'm in DC every day).
The question you ask is more fundamental. You mention looking like your in command but refer to first impressions. This is where it breaks down. Many an empty suit casts a big shadow at first but loses all credibility when they a) open their mouth or b) try to deliver on something and can't follow through.
Leadership ability (or who's in charge) is not always assessed correctly at the first meeting...many a sales guy or a restaurant waiter has made that mistake.
Looking like you're in control of the situation and Being in control of the situation are two different things.....ask the guys in PARF.
