[My response below clearly went to the wrong "Fast Talk" (although I swear I posted it in the correct one; odd). Apologies!]

In response to the 'attributes' question? Yes, I think they do translate very strongly. I'm not sure we want them to translate - because it implies that there will be winners/losers just by default. But clearly one's presence and manner in the workplace influence one's ability to voice and carry out ideas and vision... And in most companies, good ideas are the hottest commodity. -Ben Murphy / TheFatherLife.com

I think they do as lonbg as your a decent person and have good ideas. People listen when they know your not just spouting off at the mouth and you know what your talking about.

All else being equal, height does convey power and authority. A loud voice does not. Tone, vocabulary, intelligence and confidence carry the speakers message and earn power.

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I think you sound like a very good and great person who seems to know what they are talking about. Your response to the attributes question is great. Your ideas about what looks to be internet companies look very very knowledgeable in your responses. Thank You for allowing me to see some of your ideas.
Bill Poole/wdp1766@aol.com Especially Seasoned Inovations

I think such qualities contribute to a person's charisma. And that charisma can lead to success and promotions.

i am a physically small person and have a soft voice. i'm also a junior designer and just starting out, so haven't had a chance to test this theory. i do work with a small, soft spoken production manager who is well respected and holds a high status in our workplace.
here's the thing; i think that larger or louder people get noticed more, so we notice those who are loud and in power (they may have more of a tendency to remind us of their position in the company), and tend to forget about the quieter ones who may be powerful in the company, but don't advertise it.

I see more and more women in higher postitions and they seem to have a subtler side to managing. The model of the old gruffy CEO is going out of fashion and becoming much less potent with the new work force.

For politicians and celebrities, maybe. But most of powerful people I know are neither tall or loud.

It's unfortunate but true. Except short people with Mngt position and BIG egos who try to THROW THEIR WEIGHT AROUND.

I am a fat loud guy so I am not sure that I have a full biased opinion but I work hard to be the alpha male and I think I do ok.