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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Building Executive Presence
- Executive presence involves confidence, knowledge, and experience.
- Gain confidence by acquiring knowledge and applying it through experience.
Effective Communication Structure
- Structure communication with a strong start, central theme, and supporting examples.
- Speak conversationally and end presentations powerfully.
Cultural Differences in Executive Presence
- Granville Toogood observed cultural differences in executive presence between Western and Eastern executives.
- He noted the patience of Asian executives, contrasting with the impatience of Western executives, illustrated by a Japanese executive appearing to sleep during a meeting.
