Want to be viewed as a leader? Then get up on stage and present like a boss.

A presentation tests your mettle in any number of ways, from your ability to inspire others to how you work under pressure to whether you can translate information into action. It can bring out your best — and worst — instincts, serving as a microcosm of the “real world” and how you’ll perform in it.

Here are five ways giving a presentation will put your leadership skills to the test and help you truly present like ...