How Do We Define Personal Gravitas?
Physical: presence, stance, impact, often initially from physical dimensions particularly height.
Intellectual: presence, experience, erudition, seriousness - gravitas isn't trivial or flippant.
Organisational: seniority, authority.
Sharon Pink
"Being worthy of respect"
Phil Alexander
"Dignity, being taken seriously, having respect, a strong persona, a presence, positive character"
Andrew Earnshaw
"It's that "X-Factor" of charisma, confidence, perceived wisdom, physical presence, which means that when you walk into a room people look and when you speak, they listen."
Rory Murray
We'll share a few more with you over the coming days and weeks. In the meantime, two things are clear from these answers.
- Gravitas is not just one thing. It is complex and multi-layered.
- It is a desirable quality to be coveted by anyone who wishes to make their mark and make a difference in any field.
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