Articles by Mia Blume
Demystifying “leadership presence”Leadership presence is often cited in performance reviews but is rarely defined clearly or used as actionable feedback. Mia argues that leadership presence is actually a perception influenced by biases rather than a skill. Common factors perceived as presence include confidence, effective questioning, and passion, but these are vague. Mia recommends seeking specific examples of behaviors when given this feedback and setting measurable goals rather than focusing on the nebulous concept of presence. Defining leadership principles with clear behavioral examples, like asking curious questions, can help remove bias and create a common understanding. This approach makes leadership expectations more accessible and allows for different types of leaders to thrive based on observable actions rather than perceptions.