The Look & Sound of Leadership

We'd all like to be given a promotion merely because it's our turn. But earning a promotion is actually a job in itself. Mastering the four factors described here will accelerate the process.

We all want bosses who are sensitive to our needs. But savvy players know we need to manage our bosses at least as much as they manage us.

Everyone has a personal brand that they shape daily, often without realizing it. The discussion highlights how dependable brands can limit visibility in the workplace. Personal stories reveal how self-labeling impacts perceptions. Practical exercises are offered to help listeners envision their ideal selves and choose powerful, positive descriptors. The use of intentional language in interactions is emphasized to align others' perceptions with desired branding. Plus, actionable steps for brand improvement are shared, along with recommended reading on self-promotion.

Your ability to execute senior-level work correlates directly to your ability to delegate effectively. The better you are delegation, the higher you can rise.

Leaders who are authentic display The Look & Sound of Leadership™. We follow them eagerly. But how to achieve authenticity? Here are five tools.

Certain people seem to have unlimited leeway when they make a mistake or miss a deadline while others seem to acquire black marks and penalties for the most minor infractions. This month’s episode explains why.

If you don’t grab your audience at the start, it’s tough to win ‘em over later. The two behaviors described here will help you engage your listeners before you’ve said a word.

We all sense the subtle messages we send each other. When those messages have even a whiff of disapproval, your followers may begin to cool.

Accepting how others see you can be a struggle. Until you can, you may not seem ready for the next step in your career.

An ongoing series of Executive Coaching Tips designed to help you be perceived in the workplace the way you want to be perceived.