You’re presenting every day
Steve Piacente argues that every time you speak at work you’re effectively presenting — meaning clarity and credibility matter in routine conversations (x.com). Clear Leadership adds that leaders should prioritise how messages are received over perfection — people remember understanding and feeling more than delivery polish (x.com).
Steve Piacente serves as Director of Training at The Communication Center and brings “more than four decades” of experience that includes work as deputy communications director at the U.S. General Services Administration and teaching roles at American University. (thecommunicationcenter.com)) He posts short training pieces and a “Postcards with a Purpose” series on YouTube, including a 0:53 clip titled “We're Always Presenting” and other shorts that register view counts in the low hundreds. (youtube.com)) CLEAR Leadership is led by founder Aram Tessier, who built the practice from shop‑floor experience and explicitly states “Presence beats perfection” as a guiding principle in the CLEAR framework. (leadwithclear.com)) The CLEAR Leadership YouTube channel runs the “Tiny Toy Phone” shorts and posts clips on accountability, toxic hires, and retention—individual videos show roughly 1.1K–1.6K views while the channel markets empathy‑driven, operational leadership. (youtube.com)) Piacente’s profile notes ICF coaching certification and a background in speechwriting and government communications, while CLEAR’s framework lists five concrete practices—Create Safe Spaces, Lead by Example, Encourage Open Communication, Actively Listen, and Remember to Be Present—linking their shared emphasis on practical reception over polish. (thecommunicationcenter.com))
