Leadership Presence & Brand


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Your leadership presence and personal brand are that set of personal qualities, presence, and results that represent you to the world. The key is to be the master of that brand identity, which means that instead of leaving your brand definition to chance, you put the control for designing what you're known for where it belongs -- in YOUR hands.

The premium content in this section augments the self-paced e-program, Give Them Something to Talk About: 31 Ways in 31 Days to Stand Up and Stand Out at Work.

The Sound-Bite Strategy for Getting Noticed
If you're tired of having to actively market your accomplishments at work and you want to be sure that the outstanding work you're leading gets cast in the right light to the right people, put a sound-bite strategy in motion. Here's how. . . . More

Looking Confident Even If You're Not
You have a presentation, an interview, or an important meeting. You're well prepared, but you're feeling nervous. Here are 5 things you can do that will not only show confidence, they'll help you feel confident. . . . More

5 Tips for Looking Confidently Engaged
You're in a meeting with key leaders and you want to make an impression that conveys investment and confidence. Here are 5 tips for sending a clear message that you're in it to win it. . . . More

10 Career-Limiting Behaviors
You may think you have your non-verbals under control, but what if you don't? These 10 "what not to do" actions can send the wrong message and should be eliminated from your repertoire. . . . More

You Can BE Small, Just Don't ACT Small
Many women make themselves unseen, unnoticed, out of sight - in a sense, invisible - every day, in every way, and in every business environment. Size isn't the issue; it's behavior. Many women laugh at themselves when they shouldn't, make self-deprecating comments, apologize when it's not necessary, and in the case I'm about to describe, literally make themselves look and seem insignificant! Educational level doesn't matter. It happens in the highest professional ranks as well as behind the counter at fast-food restaurants. . . . More

Get Heard When You Talk
Are you in meetings where you put out your ideas, suggestions and opinions, and someone else talks right after you, saying just about the same thing you just said, and they, not you, get the credit for the contribution? If yes, then you may need to take stock of how you're communicating. Here are 4 tips that can change that for you. . . . More

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