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Idea
People are usually confused about executive presence but it’s actually very simple.
Executive presence is the confidence that people have in you. It’s the confidence that your direct reports have in your leadership; the confidence of your peers and the folks around you knowing that you’re reliable and competent; and the confidence that senior leaders have in you that you are ready for the next opportunity and the next role.
So, the question is, how do you develop your executive presence?
Well, first, let’s figure out what it is. First of all, it’s how you show up in the room, or your gravitas. Second, it’s how you communicate, how you speak, and how you read the room and listen. And number three, itâ