This document discusses the importance of developing executive presence and soft skills for business success. It defines executive presence as having characteristics like confidence, charisma, and strong values, as well as behaviors such as having a powerful personal brand and being an excellent communicator. Research from Carnegie Foundation and Stanford University is cited showing that soft skills account for 85% of career success, compared to only 15% for hard skills alone. The document provides tips for developing executive presence, including having a positive attitude, shifting from competence to business intelligence, connecting through active listening, developing gravitas and values, branding yourself as an expert, and focusing on professional image through dress and body language.
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13. Hard skills
=15%
Soft skills
85%
100%
success
Hard Skills
Accounting
Finance
Technical
Computer
Soft Skills
Social skills
Communication
Values
Behaviour
Attitude
Image
Source Carnegie Foundation & Stanford University
22. I will be honest with you about the challenges we face Demonstrating Values - Honesty
I will listen to you, even when we disagree Demonstrating Empathy
I ask you to join in the remaking of the nation Demonstrating Engagement
This cannot happen without you Demonstrating Empowerment
Lets look after ourselves and each other Demonstrating Compassion
Gravitas
31. The darker the colour the greater the perception of authority
Strong
Authoritative
Dominant
Controlled
Sophisticated
Negative.
Intimidating
Unapproachable
Psychology of colour
32. Black Grey
The darker the colour the greater the perception of authority
Professional
Formal
Approachable
Wisdom
Dignified
Negative.
Boring
Rigid
Strong
Authoritative
Dominant
Controlled
Sophisticated
Negative.
Intimidating
Unapproachable
Psychology of colour
33. Power, energy, determination, authority
Strong
Authoritative
Dominant
Controlled
Sophisticated
Psychology of colour
Power
Energy
Passion
Drive
Determination
Courage
(Lust)
+
34. Hues of BlueNavy Blue
Confident
Trustworthy
Honest
Reliable
Integrity
Responsibility
__________
Calming
Reduces tension
Psychology of colour
Open
Self-sufficient
Ambitious
Determined
Controlled