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Your Body Language Is Always Talking. Do You Know What It's Saying?
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 […]
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 […]