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Originally Posted by Blindolbat
How does one go about proving and improving "Presence?"
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I've asked myself this question quite a bit over the years. I agree that it's hard to define and measure. The closest thing I can find to describe it is what many in military and law enforcement circles consider "command presence." Still hard to define, but there are some things you may consider for improving it. These are from a 2011 article by Lt. Chris Cole of the Storm Lake, Iowa, Police Dept.:
"Look Sharp. Most people will form an impression of you within the first 30 seconds, and these initial judgments are based on visual cues. Take advantage of this. How you carry yourself and wear your uniform will weigh in on the assessment. Looking sharp includes being well-groomed and wearing a clean-pressed uniform. In short: If you look sharp, people will assume you are sharp. If you look sloppy, people will assume you perform sloppy work.
Act Sharp. Carry yourself with professionalism and authority. Know your job. Being confident in your abilities generally reflects in your body language. Walk tall, speak clearly and stand up straight just like your mother told you. Doing so will reflect your command presence and help project authority.
Remember that first impressions last, and that the impression will be based upon the person's perception of you. Whether the perception is true or not is a moot point because perception is reality."
I know it doesn't all translate directly into "presence" for officiating, but hopefully it might give you some idea what people may be talking about when they mention "presence."