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May 2016
What transforms a leader into an exceptional leader? Traditional buzz words like charisma, confidence and extroversion are quickly being replaced with values like authenticity, connection and trust.

The most important quality for a leader today (or a leader in training) is executive presence. Executive presence is not just about confidence, appearance, or presentation. It is the ability to inspire people by connecting with them. It stems from the inside out. And the great news - it can be learned.
Your Presence Impacts Your Level of Success

In a competitive global market where results only get you so far, real Leader power comes from being able to differentiate yourself from others. Whether you are leading a team, selling a service, promoting a product or leading a cause, anyone can benefit from improving their presence.

Executive presence draws others to you. It inspires them to follow your vision, work their hardest, and improve on their best. Leadership through executive presence is not about getting people do what you say, it is about them wanting to invest themselves in you.

People with an effective executive presence:
  • Are aware of their own behaviors and how others perceive them
  • Understand their own beliefs and align them with their interactions
  • Inspire others in everything they say and do
  • Drive success and loyalty by appealing to the emotions of their audience
  • Attract trust through authenticity and meaningful connections with others.
Once you have mastered these skills, your authentic executive presence will put you on the path to more frequent promotion and a more successful career.
Tips for Building a Stronger Presence

 

1. Ask for feedback - often and from everyone.

You can't change what you don't understand and acknowledge. Changing your presence requires an accurate understanding of how you are perceived by others. Don't be afraid to ask others for honest feedback at every opportunity.  
 

2. Stay positive and talk to yourself daily.

The way you think impacts your body language, your tone, your energy the way you are perceived. Take control of your internal narrative so that the things you are telling yourself are aligned with the presence you want others to see. The best way to share inspiration with others is to feel it yourself. So if you don't feel it, stay positive and keep saying it to yourself until you do.
 

3. Inspiration is contagious; share it as often as you can.

Take every opportunity to share the things that inspire you with others. Passion is contagious. Feelings are contagious. Focus on connecting to people by appealing to their emotions and establishing trust.
 

4. Don't be afraid to ask for help.

Being human is not only OK - it makes you a better leader. Did you know that being perceived as too perfect actually decreases the strength of your presence?  So reach out, ask for help, and don't be afraid to show people you're still learning.
Taking it to The Next Level

Mastering these skills is not an easy task, especially on your own. Working with a professional trainer or coach can improve your chances of success by:
  • Helping you accurately assess your current strengths and weaknesses
  • Providing the best tools to understand how you are currently perceived
  • Building a plan to change those perceptions to align with your goals
  • Ensuring you have all the tools you need to execute that plan and make executive leadership
If you're ready to take the next steps in your leadership career, contact us today and let's get started!

Let Expert Access connect you with the tools and professional assistance you need to be a truly successful leader. We will match you with the right professionals to help you exceed your goals and raise your presence (and job title) to the executive level. 
 

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