No One’s Clapping, But Everyone’s Watching: The Power of Presence in Leadership

Whether you're leading a team through a tense meeting or walking into the office on a quiet Monday, you're always showing up as a leader. In this episode, James Duvall explores how your presence—especially when no one’s applauding—teaches people what kind of leader you are. He unpacks the patterns that shape your leadership reality, shares a framework to break out of default mode, and challenges you to lead with greater intention. Because your team isn’t following your intentions… they’re responding to your presence.

What You'll Learn / Key Points

• How leadership is shaped more by presence than intention
• The impact of your unconscious tendencies and repeated patterns
• Why unexamined leadership creates unintended consequences
• How to apply the Know Yourself to Lead Yourself framework
• Real-world examples of default leadership behaviors and their fallout
• The top five excuses leaders use to avoid personal growth
• Why elite leaders actively seek feedback and invest in self-awareness
• Four key questions to reflect on your leadership presence this week

Links & Resources

• Start the Free 5-Day Leadership Reset → www.liveleadlast.com/reset
• Schedule a Call with James → www.liveleadlast.com

Connect with Me

• LinkedIn: @thejamesduvall
• Instagram: @thejamesduvall
• Website: www.liveleadlast.com
• Schedule a Call: liveleadlast.com
• Weekly Email List: Text GROW to 66866

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