Despite all the talk about strategy, innovation and growth, one of the most undervalued assets in modern leadership is something deceptively simple: presence .

Not stage presence. Not personal branding. But the steady, intentional presence of a leader who knows how to show up. Especially when it's inconvenient, uncomfortable or uncertain. In today's world of constant disruption, remote work, geopolitical shifts and cultural change, presence has become a strategic differentiator. And yet, we rarely talk about it.

As the CEO of BGN, a global energy company operating in complex, volatile markets , I've seen firsthand how a leader's presence has an outsized impact on business outcomes. How we show up for our teams, clients and partners is far more about consistency than sheer charisma.

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