The higher you rise in leadership, the less valuable you are as a doer. Yet many executives cling to tactics like a comfort blanket—checking dashboards, approving deliverables, and inserting themselves into every fire drill. That may feel productive, but it isn’t leadership. It’s expensive labor...
Most companies talk a good game about succession planning. Fewer execute it well. 86% of organizations say succession planning is a talent management priority, but only those with a formal process are 67% more likely to identify future leaders. Translation? The majority are just winging...
If you want to lead at the highest level, you must master influence—not through force, but through finesse. It's not about pitching an idea; it's about guiding others toward shared alignment—shifting their thinking, engaging their curiosity, and linking what you want with what matters most...
One Key to Elevating Executive Presence Strategic influence is a significant differentiator. Although numerous qualities shape executive presence, the capability to influence strategically sets apart top-tier leaders and high-performing entrepreneurs. Whether you're briefing the C-suite, pitching bold ideas to skeptical colleagues, or persuading high-value prospects, your words...
The Wall Street Journal reported that last year remote workers had less than a 70% chance of being given a promotion, compared to those who had returned to the office. There were even fewer opportunities offered to women working remotely. The troubling phenomenon was confirmed by a recent survey...
There’s nothing worse than a new hire that’s not the right fit. While that’s discouraging for any position within your organization, it’s especially frustrating when you’re talking about a high-level position. You need your senior vice president, CFO, or another key player to hit the...
One of my areas of expertise is helping high-level leaders in Fortune 100 companies. By elevating their leadership presence I am able to give them a springboard right into a senior management position or even the C-Suite. The higher you rise up in the leadership...
I’m lucky to work inside many Fortune 500 organizations, speaking, coaching their top talent leaders, and helping them align the valuable strands of their corporate DNA. I get to go behind the scenes – behind the Wizard of Oz curtain if you will. I hear...
If you want to significantly enhance your executive presence communication skills, practice developing a more intentional listening style. Pretending to Listen Try this for starters. Spend the day today paying attention to how people listen – or fail to listen. You’ll likely notice that most of them...
During your professional career you have probably managed a tremendous amount of communication, whether on the phone, by email, or when asked to make a convincing presentation. But once you attain a certain level of leadership, that responsibility demands a whole new set of communication...