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Keys to thinking quickly
From the course: Executive Presence: Tips for Women
Keys to thinking quickly
- Do you ever freeze under pressure, or panic when you're called on in a meeting? Sometimes when I'm in meetings I avoid eye contact with the leader because I don't want to be called on. I bet you've been in that same situation. Most of us like to be prepared for tough questions, at least a little bit. But let's do a quick thought experiment. Think about someone you know who has great executive presence. This person probably doesn't get ruffled. They can most likely think quickly when they're put on the spot. And they're still confident when they're not prepared. Am I right? A lot of the credibility we associate with leaders boils down to their ability to think quickly in the moment, articulate their thoughts, and remain calm, even when they lack preparation. Be here's a tip: this is not a top-secret skill. It's learnable and you can answer the most difficult questions with poise and confidence even when you're…
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What is executive presence, anyway?1m 55s
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Keys to thinking quickly3m 30s
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What it means to know your audience3m 43s
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Speaking with conviction3m 57s
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Mastering your inner dialogue3m 43s
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Powerful body language3m 20s
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Projecting power through your appearance2m 39s
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Acting decisively4m 5s
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Soliciting the right feedback4m 22s
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Recovering quickly from mistakes3m 31s
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Build your executive presence1m 32s
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