Executive Presence Tips: 4 Things That Make People Listen

Executive presence isn’t something you’re born with. It’s a set of skills you can break down and build one at a time. The four executive presence tips that matter most are how you show up physically, how well you understand yourself and others, how deep your expertise goes, and how clearly you communicate. Stack them […]
How to Stop Going Blank in Meetings and Networking Events: 4 Fixes That Work

Going blank when somebody asks you a question is almost never a processing speed problem. It’s a bandwidth problem. When most of your attention is spent monitoring how you’re being perceived, there isn’t enough left to answer the question in front of you. If you want to know how to stop going blank in meetings, […]
Someone Took Credit for Your Team’s Work. Here Is How to Handle It

When another executive takes credit for your team’s work, do not confront them in a group setting. Verify first whether they stole the credit or simply omitted your team, then request a private face to face conversation in their office, open with a non-accusatory question, and hold the silence while they answer. Close that conversation […]
