Being present all the time is the most important job of a leader. Being present means you are engaged with your work 100% of the time. You are present, available, accessible, and fully engaged at all times. You pay full attention to every engagement, every meeting, every encounter, every conversation, every email, every document, every decision, and every signature you place on a request that needs your approval. You are present, visible, and appropriately engaged in all activities. During every interaction, you make others feel important and the focus of your attention. Engaged leaders are effective because they are in all the time. This complete, intentional, and steady engagement allows them to better understand and better respond to the opportunities and challenges that present themselves. As Gary Burnison says, be "all in, all the time." Some people say leaders should be engaged at 300% (24 hours a day is 3 times 8 hours a day!). Be present and fully engaged all the time and you will see the benefits.