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Executive Presence Explained

  • maggiesalo
  • Apr 21
  • 1 min read

81% of business leaders find the concept of executive presence confusing.


Effective “executive presence” is a determining factor in the ability to impact business strategy, grow your career and influence others.


WHAT IS EXECUTIVE PRESENCE?

  • Being unflappable.

  • Passionately pursuing goals despite obstacles.

  • Inspiring confidence that we’ll get there no matter what.

  • Being present and continually communicating the vision and key messages that inspire others to act.

  • Inspiring confidence among senior leaders and other stakeholders that you have potential for great achievements.


WHAT GETS IN THE WAY?

  • Being too busy can have us frazzled and the opposite of “present” calm and confident.

  • Being in the weeds versus being strategic.

  • Hanging onto work versus delegating.

  • Not having a robust, compelling vision and key messages.

  • Not being able to communicate effectively


Block time regularly to think, build your vision and strategy.


WHAT TO DO

  • Slow down, present yourself as calm, composed, prepared and in control.

  • Network and build relationships to develop the political savvy to influence.

  • Check your visual appearance, clothing and grooming to make sure it doesn’t distract

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