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Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges
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Book Brief
355
Book • Nonfiction
2010s
2015
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges by Dr. Amy Cuddy is a personal development book based on her popular TED Talk. It explores how body posture and nonverbal communication impact success in difficult situations, emphasizing the mind-body connection and how changing physical stance can enhance feelings of personal power.
Inspirational
Hopeful
Informative
Reviews & Readership
21,880 ratings
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Review Roundup
Amy Cuddy’s Presence explores how body language affects personal power and confidence. Positive reviews commend its practical advice and scientific grounding, but some critics question the robustness of its research. Overall, readers find it a helpful guide for personal development, despite a few noted methodological concerns.
Who Should Read Presence?
Fans of Daring Greatly by Brené Brown and Grit by Angela Duckworth will appreciate Amy Cuddy’s Presence. Readers seeking to enhance their confidence and personal power through psychology and self-improvement will find practical strategies and inspirational stories compelling. Ideal for those interested in body language and social psychology.
21,880 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Dr. Dana Carney
Dr. Dana Carney
A social psychologist specializing in nonverbal expression and its implications on power and status, who contributed to research on body poses, though later reconsidered the effectiveness of these findings.
Dr. Andy Yap
Dr. Andy Yap
An organizational psychologist and academic director, who has researched nonverbal communication and contributed to studies exploring the impact of body language on self-perception and perceived power.
355
Book • Nonfiction
2010s
2015
Adult
18+ years
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