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Are you looking to develop a more senior presence in meetings? Are you spending more time with senior leaders and need to act more peer-like? Research suggests that these 4 behaviors are a sign of maturity.
Are you calm under pressure?
Are you able to put out a contrary opinion?
Can you make a decision and move on?
Do people know you care about them?
When you can answer yes to all of these, you have gravitas.
Explore 4 practical ways to infuse gravitas into your day-to-day communication. Leave a lasting impression of authority and confidence because of the way you behave.
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