I review some unique and colorful real world stories across the globe and different industries told by two recognized leaders and experts, Albert Laszlo Barabasi from his book "The Formula" and Amy Cuddy from her book "Presence". Barabasi is a network science expert recognized at the youngest age ever for his expertise with a coveted research award in network research, and a visiting professor at Harvard and Notre Dame as well as a best-selling author. Cuddy is a social psychologist and professor at Harvard Business School. The stories I highlight from the two books as well as some tips from the authors will help you understand how to distinguish performance as an individual or a team and to focus on your presence and meaningful relationships you form throughout your networks in order to reach success, which unlike performance is unbounded and has no limit. The presence you develop may just be the difference between a high-performing individual and a widely recognized success story because it provides you with the power necessary which "does not corrupt, but reveal" as Cuddy cites Robert Caro. So reveal the authentic you with verbal communication that is comfortable and clearly flows consistently with the non-verbal gestures and communication you transmit to others!