SUMMARY

Executive Presence is a skill as much as it is a natural ability

For some it does come naturally, for others, it must be learned or honed.

Using data to tell stories - know your audience - emotional intelligence - active listening

Journey on how you connect with those around you.

Goal - inspire confidence.

5 traits are the building blocks:

Resilience - bounce back, don’t take it personally

Influence - its in your relationships. It’s the lubricant to keep the gears going. At high levels, results are harder to measure due to the complexity of the work.

Organization - do your homework. Be organized so you are prepared to handle non-related meetings that all contribute to the functioning of the institution, company, or organization

Scope - high altitude, vision. Executives have a broad scope, as opposed to managers. Also they are in the spotlight, which ties into relationships and Influence, as well as Resilience

Speed of Thought - being mentally nimble. Not just smart, but not getting bogged down in one or two issues. Ability to context switch.

Benefits from having Executive Presence:

Developing executive presence is more than just a question of winning popularity or power. One of its main benefits is that it helps you reduce stress. Managers with executive presence, and who focus their attention on the moment, can cope better with challenges in several ways. The Roffey Park study from the Roffey Park Institute shows that they demonstrate:

Clearer thinking and perception.
Greater courage, conviction and sensitivity in handling conflict.
More focus on higher priorities.
More energy and passion.
Calm when dealing with change.
More openness to new opportunities.
Confidence in their own views.

TOOLS/RESOURCES

Book: Executive Presence: The Missing Link Between Merit and Success by Sylvia Ann Hewlett

Podcasts: The Look and Sound of Leadership, Unlocking Executive Presence through Emotional Intelligence and The Executive's Executive

Articles: Developing Executive Presence-Building Belief in Your Leadership

Executive Presence: What Is It, Why You Need It And How To Get It

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