executive presence
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At its core, executive presence is about your ability to influence others, inspire confidence, and command a room. We love how FranklinCovey sums it up—as a blend of confidence, empathy, and authenticity. Sounds simple, right? But in practice, executive presence can feel abstract and subjective. That’s where your Forté membership comes in handy.
Where It All Began
The term “executive presence” really hit the spotlight in 2014 when Sylvia Ann Hewlett published Executive Presence. Hewlett describes it as the elusive “it” factor that sets leaders apart.
- Watch: Executive Presence: The Missing Link between Merit and Success
- Short on time? Read the summary: Cultivating Executive Presence with Sylvia Ann Hewlett
- Bonus: Host a conversation with your Women’s ERG using our Leadership Skills: Women Lead Webinars Discussion Guide — check out Page 3 to kick things off.
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