A Quote by Mark Goulston

Presence is in the eye and ear and gut of the beholder. When you are totally present in a conversation or in a meeting, others around you perceive you as totally focused on the matter at hand and on being of value to them.

Mark Goulston

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Around Beholder Being Conversation Ear Eye Focused Gut Hand Matter Meeting Others Perceive Presence Present Them Totally Value

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Mark Goulston
American - Psychologist
Born: February 21, 1948

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