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By Aastha Singal

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Executive presence is powerful skill that helps leaders at every level successfully navigate the business world. Here are 4 strategies to cultivate a strong executive presence:

Emotional Intelligence

The ability to express emotions and influence others' determines the emotional intellect of a leader. Controlling your thoughts through mindfulness can help the bosses in long term.

Physical Appearance

Our physical appearance sends all sorts of messages to the outside world. If you're not well groomed and sharply dressed, those messages could hurt your career.

Open Dialogue

Communication is the key to success in every organization. Open dialogues empower team and create the context for higher employee engagement.

Invite Criticism

Keep the friends close and critics closer. Constructive criticism always helps in self-improvement. In order to develop your executive presence, embrace your imperfections.

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Aastha Singal

Entrepreneur Staff

Former Features Writer

A business journalist looking to find happiness in the world of startups, investments, MSMEs and more. Officially started her career as a news reporter for News World India, Aastha had short stints with NDTV and NewsX. A true optimist seeking to make a difference, she is a comic junkie who'd rather watch a typical Bollywood masala than a Hollywood blockbuster. 

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