leadership presence tip: It’s not uncommon for women to feel beauty deters them from being taking seriously in the workforce. A common reaction is to ‘create flaws’ in order to be respected; however, de-feminizing or joining the ‘boys’ in old school bonding behavior will only further diminish your effectiveness as it leaves the TRUE YOU out of the equation and shows a disrespect of self. A more effective tactic is to build your presence and communication skills to increase your influence.  A little professional coaching goes a long way when investing in YOU.