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"You’re wearing that?” How many of us heard this question when we were younger? Those wiser than us knew something important: first impressions matter. Before you say a word, what you wear influences how others perceive you. In business, those perceptions affect relationships, opportunities and results. The right shirt won't be the reason you close […]
You know executive presence when you see it, but can you define it? While it’s easy to recognize when someone possesses this “it factor,” it’s harder to describe exactly what separates the strongest, most effective leaders from everyone else. Here's a working definition. Executive presence is the blend of communication and listening skills, leadership behaviors and […]
When presenting to prospects, potential investors or your CEO and board, you know you need strong content and confident delivery. But neither guarantees buy-in. Plenty of executives have both and still walk out without the outcome they came for. What's the secret of those who consistently get the outcomes they want? Understanding their audience. While you prep slides and rehearse your remarks, really think […]
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 […]
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 […]
