Posts Tagged ‘executive presence’
Women’s Thought Leadership – Internal Social Networking
I attended a Women’s Thought Leadership event yesterday focused on self-promotion within the corporate environment. Regardless of the industry there were many statements that resonate with professional women and the necessity of building professional presence and consciously networking to gain exposure and increase chance of promotion. It is often asked when will women set the…
Read MorePolished Fumble Leads to People-First Branding
As a business owner I wear many hats. This week I stepped back to look Callosum’s messaging. Inspired by our history, I share our story and welcome your comments. Where did People-First BrandingSM come from? With corporate experience in branding, fashion, graphic design and project management my brain thinks in brands and easily sees brand…
Read MoreCredibility and Conditional Language
Speaking Skills Tip | Last week Todd Smart spoke about building credibility at Illinois Technology Association Marketing Roundtable. My favorite take-away: When you use conditional language in presenting yourself you lose credibility. Listener can sense your lack of confidence. Eg. “IF we get that result for you…” vs. “WHEN we get that result for you….” Conditional language…
Read MoreMediating Mind – Executive Presence
leadership tip: I am often in awe at how quickly executives make important decisions. It is a trained art, which must be applied to oneself as well as team members. When disputes arise, an effective leader will view the situation as an opportunity. Acting quickly to slow the conversation will alleviate increasing drama. Separating emotions,…
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