Yesterday was an historic day and not in the way we would like. Sadly, in addition to a pandemic that has killed more than 362,000 people- one out of every 1,000 Americans- the horrific event of thugs taking over our nation’s capital and controlling it for hours will be in our history books. To make […]
Do others listen when you speak? Does your body language show others you are a leader? Take this 10-question survey to see how you measure up. Did the results surprise you? Is there more you want to learn? If so, you can take a look at our 30 Days to Powerful Presence. This e-book provides you with simple […]
Recognizing that executive presence takes time and skill, let’s look at six small but important things leaders do that detract from their gravitas and ability to communicate effectively.
Since then, I have met a number of leaders whose presence seemed to intimidate rather than encourage interaction. In most cases, I found these people to be caring and concerned. However, their too powerful presence limited their effectiveness. I have encountered others I would assess as too flexible or too concerned with making connections. They […]
One day, as principal of a relatively large high school in Florida, I welcomed two FBI agents into my office—crisply starched shirts, conservative striped ties, and short haircuts. I believe they also carried guns. After being seated, they told me that the father of one of our graduating seniors was on the FBI’s wanted list. […]
With all the articles and events around women’s issues in the last year, women still lag behind men in pay and seats on corporate boards. According to Fortune.com, only 24 S&P 500 companies have women COO’s. As to pay equity, the often-quoted statistic that women earn 80% of what men earn has changed little over the last few years. […]
