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 and responsibility that come with being a CEO. It is incumbent upon us to become all… — 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
