In memory of my dear friend and mentor Frances Hesselbein, I wanted to share one of the most important and influential leadership principles that she espoused: that leadership is a matter of being rather than doing. If you’re not familiar with the legacy of Frances, she’s best known for her own leadership roles, which included […]
Women’s Leadership: Mastering Executive Presence in a Hybrid Environment
Executive presence—which I define as the “signals” you send when you engage in your workplace interactions—is a critical component of leadership development and women’s leadership. By powerfully combining your executive voice with your leadership substance, character, style, and vision, executive presence encapsulates all of the ingredients of effective leadership. This is why SHAMBAUGH’s “Women in […]
A Key Differentiator for Today’s Leaders: Character
SHAMBAUGH Leadership surveyed a number of our Fortune 500 clients and the broader community on what kind of leader people prefer to work for. There was perhaps no surprise that universally across these groups, the response was that everyone wanted a leader they could trust, and who was honest with them in all circumstances. Since […]
World Cup “Smiling Lessons” Shed Light on Importance of Executive Presence
Newsweek recently reported on how Russia was giving “smiling lessons” for the World Cup to help the locals seem friendlier to tourists. This is an interesting example of just how far the concept of executive presence (EP) can reach. After all, it’s not necessarily how you feel on a given day or interaction that makes a difference—it’s […]
What Buzz Are You Creating? Mastering Your Personal Brand
Picture yourself in a meeting with one other person you have never met before. You were each selected from different offices and departments to co-chair a committee at your company. After an hour of intense dialogue with this “new to you” colleague, you each return to your respective locations. Eager to share the experience of […]