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While these elements are not equal, to develop true leadership skills, you must know how to use all of them to your advantage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFilled with eye-opening insights, analysis, and practical advice for both men and women, mixed with illustrative examples from executives, \u003ci\u003eExecutive Presence\u003c\/i\u003e will help you make the leap from working like an executive to feeling like an executive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis essential guide for your professional development gives you the tools to master the three pillars of leadership presence:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaster Your Gravitas:\u003c\/b\u003e Learn what 67% of senior executives consider the core of executive presence, from projecting confidence and grace under fire to speaking truth to power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSharpen Your Communication:\u003c\/b\u003e Develop superior public speaking skills and an assertive style that commands a room, whether you’re addressing a small team or a large conference.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePolish Your Appearance:\u003c\/b\u003e Understand how looking polished and groomed acts as a critical first filter and telegraphs to others that you are leadership material from the moment you walk in the room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eActionable Career Advice:\u003c\/b\u003e Move beyond theory with practical, real-world examples and insights drawn from a nationwide survey and interviews with senior executives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56222038786421,"sku":"9780062246899","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780062246899_9a2029a2-ed16-4728-8bb2-b12d55b5ddf6.jpg?v=1787644953"},{"product_id":"9780063270558","title":"Executive Presence 2.0","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn this updated and expanded edition of her celebrated book \u003ci\u003eExecutive Presence: The Missing Link Between Merit and Success, \u003c\/i\u003eone of the world’s most influential business thinkers reveals the qualities essential for leadership and career development in our fast-changing, post-pandemic world. Some are timeless (confidence, decisiveness), some are brand new (the ability to command Zoom), and all are game-changers.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eNearly a decade ago, economist Sylvia Ann Hewlett cracked the code of executive presence (EP). Drawing on complex data and in-depth interviews with senior executives from sectors as different as finance and fashion, she demonstrated that EP is a potent mix of gravitas, powerful business communication, and appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eExecutive Presence\u003c\/i\u003e became a classic. Translated into seven languages, it’s helped tens of thousands of ambitious, accomplished professionals to fast-track their careers. Chuck Robbins (CEO of Cisco), and Thasunda Brown Duckett (CEO, TIAA), are among the leaders who recommend this book for any up-and-comer seeking to rise through the ranks and do something extraordinary with their lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut EP has evolved. Black Lives Matter, the #MeToo movement, and a global pandemic have changed the leadership equation. But how? To answer that question, in 2022, Hewlett embarked on a second round of quantitative and qualitative research, targeting seasoned leaders and thirty-something-year-old executives at the cutting edge of the new economy (fin-tech, gaming, media). Her findings are timely as new executives find their feet in a post-pandemic world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHewlett demonstrates that in 2023 leaders worldwide seek to promote high-performing men and women who exude confidence but also project authenticity and inclusivity\u003ci\u003e. \u003c\/i\u003eThey’re also intent on advancing those who have mastered virtual leadership, excel at leading remote teams, and demonstrate a command of social media. It’s no coincidence that Eddie Glaude, Amanda Gorman, and Gustavo Dudamel are stars of this new edition of \u003ci\u003eExecutive Presence \u003c\/i\u003eand the usual suspects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHewlett’s most potent message, ten years ago and now, is that EP is eminently learnable. You don’t need to have the voice of James Earl Jones, the communication skills of Steve Jobs, or the athleticism of Michelle Obama to ace EP. 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