Rohit Bassi
May 14, 2020
EXECUTIVE PRESENCE – WHAT IS IT TRULY?
Many blab about leadership executive presence and make the big mistake on focusing on the outer appearance and style. And when you go around the world you will note everyone looks at leadership differently. It is like the old saying “different strokes for different folks”.
There are a number of traits that are commonly found amongst people who are considered to have great leadership. You will note such leadership is inspiring and transformational. They have this ability to create immense impact and have a high sense of presence. In other words they:
“Our chief want is someone who will inspire us to be what we know we could be”. – Ralph Waldo Emerson
It does not matter if they have been labelled an introvert or extrovert. Both labels have the ability to ooze great impact and presence. In other word’s they have Executive Presence.
Consider and ask yourself these question about executive presence:
Numerous definitions are out there on executive presence (EP). Some of these being:
Bates Executive Presence Index™ says it is a three-dimensional model of character, substance, and style.
Andrew Bryant says it the ability to project confidence and gravitas (substance) under pressure.
Sylvia Ann Hewlett as her book title says it all “The missing link between merit and success”
All of these are great definitions. Here is something which is even much simpler. It takes into account all cultures (eastern and western), gender, creed, caste and colour. It is a global and universal definition of executive presence:
“Executive Presence is the harmonious integration of ICE in developing and sustaining credibility.”
In other words, I.C.E. (intelligence, communication and emotional wisdom) is all about JIGRA. To expand on this definition it is about:
It means to have grit, be brave of heart or have resilience. And it required at all levels, not just for leaders or leadership roles. It required to live one’s life with compassion, love and joy.
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