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I found this Harvard Business Review podcast really enlightening. It delves into the challenges so many women encounter as we work to move beyond mid-level management roles. It's all about taking control of your career and leveraging networking to accelerate your professional growth. Give it a listen! https://lnkd.in/eUfCyQuD

Here are some insights from a recent HBR podcast where Amy Bernstein leads a discussion with Megan Bock and Laura Sicola on the significance of executive presence. They help a listener, Mary, who is seeking advice on bolstering her EP while navigating remote work dynamics. - Megan emphasizes subject matter expertise and strategic communication, while Laura highlights articulating value beyond tasks. - Amy, Laura, and Megan advise Mary on proactive engagement, effective virtual communication, and reading the virtual room. They stress varying energy levels and finding passion topics. - In pursuit of authenticity, they encourage Mary to step out of her comfort zone for growth. Laura likens authenticity to a prismatic voice, and Megan shares her journey towards authenticity. #ExecutivePresence #RemoteWork #Authenticity #ProfessionalGrowth

I'm often running behind on all the podcasts I want to listen to, and this morning was no exception. I tuned into an episode of 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗯𝘆 𝗛𝗕𝗥 (from last March!) that talked about 𝗲𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 - a topic close to my heart. As a big fan of all things leadership, no one will be surprised to hear that I frequently listen to podcasts on leading with impact. This one left me particularly inspired, especially given General Counsels often debate having meaningful influence at the executive level. In leadership, it’s not just what you know, but 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝗽 - and that 𝗴𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗽 𝘀𝘂𝗶𝘁 (of which I am also a huge fan). Real leadership power lies in one's ability to inspire confidence, communicate effectively, and make bold decisions under pressure. Here’s what stood out: • 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹; 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽.  It’s not just about knowing the law; it’s about using your presence to influence decisions. Confidence and clarity turn information into impact. • 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. Being prepared and owning the space doesn’t just demonstrate competence, it builds trust, and that’s what leadership is all about. • 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝘆 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝘆. Mastering strategic communication allows us to connect, inspire, and lead with vision. I hope you enjoy listening as much as I did!

Executive presence isn't just about your appearance; it's about how you carry yourself, communicate, and lead. Check out this podcast episode to learn about the key elements that contribute to executive presence and how you can cultivate it to advance your career: https://lnkd.in/gcz393Me A few takeaways: ✔ Confidence: Believe in yourself and your abilities. Never let someone else's insecurity interfere with your success. ✔ Gravitas: Project authority and inspire confidence in others. Develop a strong presence that commands respect and trust. ✔ Communication: Articulate your ideas clearly and persuasively. Learn the skill of effective communication to engage and influence others. ✔ Authenticity: Be genuine and true to yourself. Authentic leaders are more relatable and trustworthy. #ExecutivePresence #CareerDevelopment #LeadershipSkills #PersonalGrowth

I'm very confident about my craft but recognize that the one thing that's often come in my way of getting opportunities I knew I deserved is not being intentional about building an executive presence. Just like you don't need to be a leader to lead, you don't need to be an executive to build an executive presence. I relate to Amy Bernstein, a VP at HBR and host of the podcast 'Women at Work,' when she says, "I behaved as if I was waiting for someone to give me permission to step up." Frankly, I still have to keep checking myself so I don't get in my own way - and I don't get it right all the time. Lots of learnings. Thoroughly enjoying this podcast, especially this episode.

Executive Presence 🤔 In coaching I hear this often...."I've been told I need to work on my executive presence" What the heck do we mean by this? Always ask what the person that provided that feedback what they mean. Is it different for a male vs. female? Although the podcast specific example deals with a female, the points below can be for either! Some definitions, examples and points made that stood out for me: ➡gravitas, communication skills and appearance are all part of #executivepresence (EP) ➡ understanding the strategy of the company, how your work connects work to the strategy of the company explicitly, and how you can expand the impact of her work - being able to articulate this is part of EP ➡ Speaking up and asking what are the expectations of this group - when you are asked or volunteer to be on a committee - don't guess or wonder ➡ Be prepared going into a meeting and know what value the audience wants ➡"Authenticity is not synonymous with your comfort zone." - learning additional behaviors is not being fake! ➡When in virtual setting: - lighting and audio should be quality. Lean in to camera when listening or making a point -Asking  “What questions are there so far before I go on?" And pause for 10 secs - someone is curious about something! Take a listen or read the script. Share with someone that has recently asked you about executive presence! Thanks to Harvard Business Review https://lnkd.in/gZFx9B_2

How do you achieve #executivepresence when you work #remote? Listen in to this podcast as it explains what is executive presence and shares specific tips on how to get there. My favorite tips are developing the subject matter expertise and being prepared to speak up.

I highly recommend the @womenatwork podcast @harvardbusinessreview - it always covers great topics very relevant to the workplace, especially with our work GET Cities I just finished this podcast on Executive Presence and had to share. A couple of takeaways: 1. Master being a subject matter expert- you can then focus on your confidence and delivery if you know what you know. 2. Review your meetings the day before and strategize what role you will play. Know what roles your team members play as well and make sure everyone knows those roles. 3. When asked to speak- have your list of topics ready with some bullets you are prepared for. Know what types of talks you may not want to cover and practice gracefully declining. What are some other ways others have thought about executive presence in their professional journey? https://lnkd.in/gMkripm8

There's some really solid guidance in this podcast episode about how to #delegate thoughtfully. Most leaders really want to avoid #micromanaging -- and to do that, it's important to understand some of the reasons we trip into those behaviors in the first place. ➡ We worry that we're not providing value if we aren't doing the things we used to do ➡ We are emotionally attached to the work ➡ We are reacting too quickly to questions or pressure from our own bosses ➡ We haven't figured out how to get the information we need about the work we've delegated ➡ We haven't defined decision-making rights My favorite is this one: *We're taking our responsibility for the work personally.* We talk about how "we" need something done, instead of talking about the needs of the team, our partners, our customers -- or, my favorite, the work itself! Nadya Santiago Schober Melisa Ziegler, PhD https://lnkd.in/gqzpacmt

In a recent Lex Fridman podcast, Jeff Bezos shared essential leadership insights, emphasizing the need for speed and truth in business decision-making. He discussed a strategy for companies to rapidly reach decisions and avoid excessive deliberation: The "two way door and one way door framework". Bezos also delved into practices that facilitate the pursuit of truth, crucial for effective and informed decision-making in the corporate world: Avoiding groupthink in meetings, questioning long standing metrics and starting meetings with a 6-page memo. See me quick summary for more details: