Executive Presence - The Missing Link Between Merit and Success

Key Insights from Executive Presence

1. Executive Presence (EP) is not about performance: It's about the signals you send out about your ability to lead under any circumstance.
2. EP is a blend of personal traits and behaviors: It's a mix of qualities like gravitas, communication skills, and appearance.
3. Gravitas is the core characteristic of EP: It's the ability to project confidence, poise under pressure, and decisiveness.
4. Communication skills are vital: This includes speaking skills, assertiveness, and ability to read an audience or a situation.
5. Appearance matters: Despite being the least important compared to gravitas and communication, how you look can...

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