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The ABC’s of Change
By Eric Kaufmann I was interviewed about helping leaders make positive changes through executive coaching. One of the questions really captured my attention, “What do you believe causes change?” Through 12 years of coaching intelligent and mature executives, and over … Continue reading
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Look Like a Leader for Your Media Appearances
By Beth Thorp, AICI, CIP Getting ready for a TV appearance, a videoconference meeting, a webcast, or a videotaping for a media outlet can be very exciting. You will probably spend many hours carefully choosing what you will say or … Continue reading
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Lights, Camera, Lead
Lights, Camera, Lead Gayle Lynn Falkenthal, APR A key skill for today’s leader is the ability to leverage the media on all levels to communicate clearly, precisely, and persuasively about your organization’s goals and objectives. It is no longer optional. … Continue reading
What Does WSJ Say About Executive Presence?
How to Look and Act Like a Leader August 12, 2011 Savvy executives know the part, act the part and look the part. That’s because they exude “executive presence,” a broad term used to describe the aura of leadership. For … Continue reading
How Well Do You Communicate Your Brand?
The American Marketing Association says that a good brand will achieve the following: Deliver the message clearly Confirm your credibility Connect to your target prospects emotionally Motivate the buyer Create user loyalty How well do you deliver a clear message? … Continue reading
Execs Guide Leader Launch
Leaders from California Bank & Trust, AMN Healthcare, City of Coronado, City of Carlsbad, San Diego County Water Authority, and the Regional Training Center are taking part in an Executive Focus Group that is helping shape the curriculum for this … Continue reading
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Do You Have It?
Is there one factor that gets one person promoted over another when experience is equal? Executive presence is a term that’s been around for years. Some people think that it’s something that you are born with, or not—like charisma or … Continue reading
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