Explore practical guidance on executive branding, LinkedIn strategy, communication, leadership presence and the moments that shape relationships and opportunities.
In this podcast, host Alexander Lowry of Boardroom Bound interviews Point Road Group's Alyssa Gelbard about the power of personal branding. Open the episode here to listen to Alyssa's tips and stories about how personal branding can drive effective networking for executives pursuing board positions.
Body language and nonverbal cues (eye contact, expression, posture, movement etc.) significantly influence what people think and feel about you, especially when meeting you for the first time. You make impressions on others almost instantly (anywhere from a fraction of a second to seven seconds, according to various studies). This means that you need to […]
Word choice can have a big impact on communication outcome. The specific words you use can directly influence the impression you make on others. Whether by email, video, in person, text or phone, what you say (and how you say it) influences the strength of your message. Communication is instantly weakened when you include qualifiers […]
You’ve heard that executive presence drives success and progression -- but what is it really? While there’s no single definition, aspects of executive presence include charisma, poise under pressure, confidence, influence and how you solve problems. A leader’s workplace actions and behaviors, as well as how that person makes others feel, reflect executive presence too.
Many executives say that want to serve on a board because it can benefit their careers, they want to apply their expertise in a different way and they'd like to give back. Perhaps you’ve been asked to serve on a board or are considering a search – be it for an independent corporate board, advisory […]
