Posts tagged influential leadership

When you think of influential leaders, what comes to mind first—what they said, or how they carried themselves?

Chances are, it's both. But in many cases, their presence speaks even louder than their words. Before leaders ever speak, their non-verbal cues have already set the tone for how others receive them. That’s the essence of command presence—projecting calm, confidence, and authority without needing to raise your voice or over-explain your ideas.

Want to elevate your leadership communication? Start by mastering what people see and feel, not just what they hear.

leadership, presenceNaphtali HoffApril 28, 2025Impactful Coaching & Consultingpresence, command, influential leadership, influence, eye contact, posture, gestures, breathingComment

The Real Power of Influence: Leading Through Clarity, Trust, and Empowerment

It’s 9:00 AM on a typical Monday morning. The office is already buzzing. Susan, the regional director of a fast-growing marketing agency, has back-to-back meetings scheduled, a report due by noon, and three urgent emails marked “high priority” waiting in her inbox. Just as she begins her day, her phone pings. It’s her team lead asking whether they should move forward with a campaign they discussed last week. Five minutes later, another team member pops in asking for approval on a minor budget decision. An hour into her day, Susan hasn’t tackled any of her high-priority work.

leadership, influenceNaphtali HoffApril 7, 2025Impactful Coaching & Consultinginfluential leadership, influence, leadership, control, productivity, clarityComment

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