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Whether or not you’re active on LinkedIn, your profile is still being viewed—before meetings, after referrals or introductions, and even during quick Google or LinkedIn searches. And like most people, you may have developed a few habits that send the wrong message: generic profiles, impersonal connection requests, or inconsistent activity. These small missteps weaken credibility […]
The Message Behind the Message Every time you walk into a room, sit across from a direct report or field a client’s question in a meeting, your body language is already speaking—before you say a word, and often in spite of the words themselves. Posture, eye contact, gestures, stillness, where your attention visibly lands: these […]
This article was originally published in Private Company Director and was written by Aimee Long. What happens to companies when board presence is “off” and why directors must hold themselves to the same standard they expect of company leaders. Most conversations about executive presence center on CEOs and their ability to command a room, articulate strategy […]
Four generations working side by side can create unprecedented opportunities—or expensive problems. When communication styles clash, companies risk deals stalling, projects dragging and customers walking away. Generational communication gaps aren't just workplace quirks; they're breakdowns that can cost you big time. Every prospect conversation, sales pitch and client relationship depends on how well you connect. […]
How many times have you left a presentation knowing it didn’t land the way you intended? While it’s easy enough to be informative, it’s harder to be influential. Presentations often fail because the most important messages are lost in the noise of excessive slides and data. The result? Instead of retaining key takeaways, people tune […]
Would you rather clean out your inbox than mingle in a room full of strangers? Thinking to yourself, “I know how important relationship building is, and I should do (more of) it, but...” then you find an excuse. When networking feels forced or drains you, it’s easy to choose anything else over putting yourself out […]