Thought Leaders
Polished Personas Are Out — Candid, Clear, Confident Leadership Is Redefining Power in the C-Suite
These four questions will help you become a better leader known for clarity, confidence and real authority.
Executive Presence
Thought Leaders
How to Create an Executive Presence That Actually Persuades and Inspires Others
As you strive to refine your executive presence, remember it's not a destination but a continuous journey of self-improvement and authenticity.
Thought Leaders
A Leader’s Most Powerful Tool Is Executive Capital. Here’s What It Is — and How to Earn It.
This skill is how leaders create something from nothing and leave a lasting legacy.
Thought Leaders
How to Develop an Executive Presence and Earn Respect
Learn how to build and communicate confidence and credibility to get the attention of those who matter.
By Lida Citroën
Human Resources
4 Communication Strategies to Grow Your Business Without Spending Any Money
Small, thoughtful aspects of your everyday interactions can have the greatest impact.
Thought Leaders
5 Secrets to Writing a Memorable Speech
There are some very useful guidelines that can serve any speechwriter's needs.
Thought Leaders
How to Disrupt Your Next Meeting — and Look Like the Smartest Person in the Room
Even the most ineffective meetings represent opportunities for leverage.
Building a Business
3 Ways to Interact With Others That Will Make You More Charismatic
By harnessing and developing positive substitutes to these turn-off traits, anyone can add to their charm and interpersonal effectiveness.
Building a Business
3 HR Trends That Are Becoming Best Practices
Companies increasingly bring human resources into strategic discussions.
By Matt Straz
Thought Leaders
Avoid These 6 Phrases When Trying to Sound, and Feel, More Assertive
It's easy to take for granted the terms of speech we use every day, but language has meaning.
By Jeff Boss
Thought Leaders
Is Your Personal Brand Disruptive?
And if it is, is your kind of disruption undisciplined or groundbreaking? 4 measures you can use to find out.
Thought Leaders
Give the Gift of Your Presence
An artisan-based business in a small town provides a great lessons that would benefit any entrepreneur.
Thought Leaders
4 Blunders That Can Damage Your Executive Presence
Whether you're leading a team or climbing the corporate ladder, prepare yourself so you don't make these mistakes.
Thought Leaders
How to Dress for a Business Meeting. Yes, Seriously. (Infographic)
You may be tempted to try the rumpled-hair, hoodie look – just don't.
Thought Leaders
Yes Men: 5 Reasons Why Corporate Projects Fail
What staff doesn't want to tell, and what management don't want to hear, have caused many costly fiascoes.
By Mark Keil
Building a Business
Want to Become the Most Interesting Person Around? Start With These 7 Steps.
Not only are interesting people more liked, they are more successful.
Building a Business
3 Ways to Boost Your ‘Executive Presence’ While Pitching for Funding
An entrepreneur has precious little time to convince anyone they are the real deal. Here are some ways to help your chances.