by Jacqueline Farrington | Apr 8, 2015 | executive presence, Uncategorized
Mary, a senior director, struggled to keep her team’s morale together after a new vice president stepped in and radically changed the dynamic of the working relationship. Team members were no longer given the opportunity to share their wins and challenges or to...
by Jacqueline Farrington | Dec 18, 2014 | Diversity, executive presence
Last month, we took a look at a new study that seeks to define executive presence. The primary finding of the study was that executive presence is more than just a first impression. It also associates with deeply held values, consistent action and expertise. Beyond...
by Jacqueline Farrington | Dec 4, 2014 | Diversity
The national conversation around equal pay and opportunity tends to revolve around the gender gap. The statistics around women receiving unequal compensation for doing the same work as their male counterparts are well known. And scarcely a week goes by without an...
by Jacqueline Farrington | Nov 21, 2014 | executive presence
How many times a day do you participate in an exchange like this: Person 1: “How are you?” Person 2: “Good. You?” Person 1: “Fine.” Person 2: “Great.” This “check in” exchange is almost a social reflex; an extended way of simply saying “hello.” But what if it were...
by Jacqueline Farrington | Nov 13, 2014 | executive presence
In survey after survey, research shows that ‘executive presence’ and ‘gravitas’ are hallmarks of a strong, effective leader. Yet these same studies struggle to define executive presence. What exactly is it? A new study grapples with this question and the results are...
