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CareerCast by the University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Do You Have Executive Presence
Feb 16, 2018
Granville Toogood, an executive coach for numerous Fortune 500 CEOs and author of best-selling books, delves into the elusive qualities of executive presence. He reveals how to cultivate confidence, knowledge, and authentic communication to enhance this key trait. Granville discusses the balance between assertiveness and humility, and how cultural nuances affect communication styles. He also provides practical techniques like the 'eight-second drill' to craft impactful messages, emphasizing the importance of authenticity, especially during career transitions.
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- Executive presence, essential for leadership, can be developed through knowledge, authenticity, and effective communication strategies.
- Balancing assertiveness with humility enhances executive communication, fostering genuine connections and preventing perceptions of arrogance.
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Understanding Executive Presence
Executive presence is described as the ability to walk into any room and command it with comfort and confidence. A key component of this presence is knowledge, which provides the foundation for confidence, necessary for effective communication. Individuals should focus on being authentic rather than trying to act out a role, as this authenticity builds credibility. Cultivating executive presence can take time and experience, but it is an attainable skill that can be developed through practice and learning.
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