Leadership presence can be felt in workplace

What is presence and why is it important for leaders?  Presence is difficult to measure but we know it when we see it. Or, more accurately, when we feel it.  A leader who is present is focused, attentive and engaged.  When we experience this kind of leader the quality of their presence inspires us to be more present as well.  It may sound a bit like charisma, but presence is not based on personality or style so much as self-awareness and empathy for others. 

I remember when I worked at a large…