For years when we went into companies to discuss how we could help their leaders be most effective, we heard people say, "Our leaders need to develop executive presence." — Suzanne Bates Copy Share Image
Executive presence has to do with the whole of the person. It's much more than presentation skill, charisma or savvy. It shows up in three dimensions of the leader's persona - character, substance and style. It's now clear that for… — Suzanne Bates Copy Share Image
We must reflect a holistic view of the leader, in three dimensions, character, substance and style. Character consists of the qualities that win trust… — Suzanne Bates Copy Share Image
I'm the CEO of a small growing company, and at each stage of our growth, it's become apparent to me that I need to… — Suzanne Bates Copy Share Image
One of my favorite quotes from Thomas Edison is, "If we all did the things we are capable of doing we would astound ourselves."… — Suzanne Bates Copy Share Image
Many leaders rely on confidence, the ability to make timely decisions, and hold themselves and others accountable. But some of these leaders have not… — Suzanne Bates Copy Share Image
As we started working with leaders, providing them with assessment feedback, noticing the impact it was having on them, and their teams, a real… — Suzanne Bates Copy Share Image
We become overly reliant on the strengths that got us where we are today. We also become isolated as we move up in the… — Suzanne Bates Copy Share Image
For years when we went into companies to discuss how we could help their leaders be most effective, we heard people say, "Our leaders… — Suzanne Bates Copy Share Image
Executive presence has to do with the whole of the person. It's much more than presentation skill, charisma or savvy. It shows up in… — Suzanne Bates Copy Share Image
I have worked with leaders for 17 years. But I'm also a leader myself, and I can honestly say I feel deeply the privilege… — Suzanne Bates Copy Share Image
The core philosophy we share with leaders is that everyone can develop the qualities in themselves. We all have strengths, but where we have… — Suzanne Bates Copy Share Image
