 During a recent leadership conference I was fortunate enough to meet Marcus Buckingham, the author of First Break All the Rules and Now Discover Your Strengths. We spoke at length about the importance of knowing your strengths and exuding confidence and positive energy while managing and leading. When we do what we love and we do it well, we project powerful leadership vibes that inspire and motivate others. What strength will you maximize this month to take your management and leadership skills to the next level? |
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Pain:
"I was passed over for another promotion. They say I don't have enough 'executive presence' and I don't know that is or how to fix it."
Quick Fix:
Executive presence is a combination of traits, behaviors, and attitudes that projects confidence, competence, and trustworthiness. Some people have it naturally, but most of us need help in developing the specific traits needed to exude executive presence. Here are three quick tips that yield immediate results:
- Check your posture. Straighten your spine and make sure your head is positioned over your spine and ears are aligned with shoulders.
- Say "thank you" and "please." Hold the elevator door for incoming passengers. Ask about someone's day. Offer to help another person with a task. Executive presence is projected through civility and impeccable manners.
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Client Question: "We need a leadership development option that is flexible, can reach a global audience, and produces results without incurring significant costs. What would you recommend?" J.Ferm Answer: "Consider group coaching via telephone or online/phone-based courses with accountability measures for producing results. We recommend a facilitator for all options to help the participants stay engaged and committed. One of our clients launched a one-year group coaching program for their managers. They separated new managers..." Continue reading |
Executive Presence: I Know I Need It. How Do I Get It? Executive presence - we all know when we're around someone who has it. Executive presence is hard to define, but it encompasses a combination of physical, mental and emotional qualities that cause an individual to project a certain level of sophistication, charisma and energy. While a business presence is a highly personal matter and there is no "one size fits all" formula to developing one, there are some tips that can help you get started at differentiating yourself professionally. Continue reading |
