Presence
A Conduit to High Performance

Notes from the authors

“In a team or organization, the culture exists somewhere between what is intended by the leaders and what unintentionally shows up. The Present Company process allows for this gap to be identified, behaviors transformed, and the culture to evolve through a conscious alignment to a future-state of high performance.”

— Michael Landers

“Following the Four Powers of Presence, Michael and I do not instruct individuals in how to be a high functioning team. Rather, we help them to realize that with a cultivated capacity to be present, they develop their unique ability to be high-functioning.”

— Timothy Dukes

Acclaims for Present Company

A straightforward approach — I’ve been anticipating the arrival of this book for quite some time, and it couldn’t have come at a more suitable moment. During an accelerated time of change, I have no doubt that Present Company will provide readers traction toward only one goal: the simple act of being present.

Cheryl Contee, Inspirational innovator, social impact startup pioneer, sought-after speaker, and author of the Amazon bestseller “Mechanical Bull: How You Can Achieve Startup Success”

I’ve been lucky to collaborate with Michael on numerous projects, and each one has been made substantially better by his presence. It feels like Michael has met the perfect scene partner in Timothy, and the tools they introduce in this fascinating new book are essential for successful collaboration, communication, and creation. This is a must-read for those looking to find joy in their journey and authenticity in their voice.

Anthony Veneziale, Co-founder of Speechless, Inc., and co-creator of Freestyle Love Supreme

An inspiring and honest road map to high performance, Present Company is a blueprint designed to help anyone activate deeper presence at work and home. If you’re looking to reach another level of connection, confidence, and creativity, this book will be your trusted guide. Timothy Dukes and Michael Landers combine their time-tested insights and compelling case studies in a way that makes high performance and deep presence attainable for anyone. Present Company dissects four powers of presence that could transform your life. If you’re looking to increase your leadership capacity and become more intentional with your presence, this book is written for you. 

Shane Feldman, CEO of Count Me In

It is no longer sufficient for an organization to succeed. Boards of directors now recognize the negative financial impact of ineffective leadership, disengaged employees, and dysfunctional organizations. Present Company is aptly named because it offers the gift of authentic relationships and a healthy workplace that are proven to deliver significantly better results in every key measure of success. Read it. Apply it. Reap the benefits!

Kimberly Wiefling, Author of Scrappy Project Management and co-founder of Silicon Valley Alliances

Within hours of reading Michael and Timothy’s book, I was already putting their ideas and tools into practice: using the multitude of transitional moments during my day as thresholds to be more mindful of how I want to show up to my next meeting, interaction, or project. The realization that I waste so many of these opportunities makes me feel like someone just gave me more than twenty-four hours in a day. The assessments and tools for improving presence are eye-opening and powerful. If you’re looking to live and work in a more intentional, effective, and rewarding way—both for you and the organizations you work for—this is a must-read!

Jenny Evans, Speaker, executive coach, and bestselling author of “The Resiliency rEvolution: Your Stress Solution for Life—60 Seconds at a Time”

A real joy to read this book! Michael and Tim’s ideas are insightful, practical, and absolutely relevant in these pivotal times. Their thorough understanding of different cultures and their fresh approach to shifting mindsets and behaviors through the art of presence are worth gold.

Felipe Gomez, Global keynote speaker, and author of “Attitude-E: The Method for Being Entrepreneurial and Fulfilling your Dreams”

Timothy and Michael have combined their years of experience to create a lyrically written guide that encourages organizational leaders (and laypeople) to draw upon the deeper potential within their own life experience. Present Company provides the reader with the practical tools to build profoundly effective and nurturing relationships, teams, and organizations. I highly recommend it.

Majora Carter, Real-estate developer, urban revitalization strategist, and MacArthur Fellow