Executive presence is something we all recognize when we see it, and we miss it when we don’t. But where does this mysterious “executive presence” come from, and can anyone access it? For example, is ...

Some people might dismiss executive presence (EP) as irrelevant during the crisis many businesses are facing and all are feeling right now. Obviously, sartorial prowess takes a step or two (or a ...

My company coaches hundreds of leaders each year. While coaching engagements stem from a variety of leadership challenges—such as poor communication or strained interpersonal relationships—or growth ...

Executive presence is one of those things that can seem too intangible to grasp, which often means it can be hard to develop and embody this critical leadership capability. But once you know what it ...

It’s interesting how some concepts rise from a random point of view, and years pass only to figure out that this opinion has become a fact people live upon. We witness this in nearly everything, and ...

There’s a popular saying about executive presence: That it’s hard to describe, but you know it when you see it. There’s also a widely held belief that someone innately possesses it or doesn’t. While I ...

Much about work has changed in the past decade, including the specific traits by which executives’ gravitas, communication and appearance is gauged. Executive presence boils down to those three ...

Wall Street has long had a narrow view of what executive presence looks like: crisp suits, firm handshakes, and polished diction wrapped in a white, male persona. But today, women of color executive ...

When I stepped into a new leadership role, I thought executive presence meant being extroverted, charismatic, well dressed, and always knowing what to say to gain the respect of key stakeholders. I ...

Your competitors are not just outspending you on traditional marketing—they’re outmaneuvering you in digital spaces where ...

Henry Pavel (not his real name), the CEO of a midsize software company, needs his team to generate creative ideas for a new product. At the team meeting, he sits behind a large desk. His mouth is set ...