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    Boss Up!: 11 Steps to Build a Powerful Executive Presence
    Boss Up!: 11 Steps to Build a Powerful Executive Presence
    Boss Up!: 11 Steps to Build a Powerful Executive Presence
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    Boss Up!: 11 Steps to Build a Powerful Executive Presence

    By Wheeler del Torro

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    Imagine what your life would be like if you were treated like a “boss.” Perks like free upgrades, getting the best table at the restaurant, and setting your own schedule would be your new normal. You can make this happen by building a powerful executive presence that combines your personality and your professional goals.

    No matter what your station in life is, learn these powerful skills to be treated like a boss.

    So what's the secret to creating a powerful executive presence? The answer: Build your skills in 11 key areas and integrate them into your daily life.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBookBaby
    Release dateJul 15, 2016
    ISBN9781483570259
    Boss Up!: 11 Steps to Build a Powerful Executive Presence

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      Book preview

      Boss Up! - Wheeler del Torro

      Boss Up! 11 Steps to Build a Powerful Executive Presence

      Copyright © 2016 by Ortega & Wolfe Publishing

      ISBN: 978-1-48-357025-9

      All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form without permission in writing from the author. Reviewers may quote brief passages in reviews.

      Disclaimer

      No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, mechanical or electronic, including photocopying or recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, or transmitted by email without permission in writing from the publisher.

      While all attempts have been made to verify the information provided in this publication, neither the author nor the publisher assumes and responsibility for errors, omissions, or contrary interpretations of the subject matter herein.

      This book is for entertainment purposes only. The views expressed are those of the author alone and should not be taken as expert instructions or commands. The reader is responsible for his or her own actions.

      Adherence to all applicable laws and regulations, including international, federal, state, and local governing professional licensing, business practices, advertising and all other aspects of doing business in the United States, Canada, or any other jurisdiction is the sole responsibility of the purchaser or reader.

      Neither the author nor the publisher assumes any responsibility or liability whatsoever on the behalf of the purchaser or reader of these materials.

      Table of Contents

      Introduction

      Step 1: Learn the Basics

      What is executive presence?

      Step 2: Build a Strong Foundation for Success

      What are the first steps to building a powerful presence?

      Step 3: Enhance Your Knowledge

      How to become an expert

      Step 4: Upgrade Your Look

      How to dress with confidence

      Step 5: Show Confidence Without Saying a Word

      How does body language communicate confidence?

      Step 6: Say It Like You Mean It

      How do tone and volume increase your impact?

      Step 7: Be Easy to Follow

      Improve your attitude and set clear expectations for others

      Step 8: Connect with Others

      How to hear others’ perspectives and maintain your leadership

      Step 9: Speak up

      How to express your thoughts to others

      Step 10: Share Your Wisdom

      How do you present your ideas to a group in a formal setting?

      Step 11: Keep Calm During Conflicts

      How to keep your cool under pressure

      Final Thoughts

      Introduction

      Imagine what your life would be like if you were treated like a boss. Perks like free upgrades, getting the best table at a restaurant, and setting your own schedule would be your new normal. A recent Pew study finds that 69% of people who identify as bosses say they are very satisfied with their jobs compared to 48% of workers. Bosses are happier at home too, with 83% responding that they are happy with their family life. In contrast, 74% of workers are happy at home. When it comes to their financial situation, bosses are predictably happier as well. 40% are satisfied with their bottom line, while only 28% of workers feel they earn enough money.

      What does being the boss have to do with executive presence? Sylvia Hewlett and the Center for Talent Innovation studied executive presence through interviews with hundreds of executives in 14 sectors. When executives were asked about their promotion decisions, they cited executive presence as a key factor in 28% of their staffing decisions. You can become successful and achieve your career aspirations by building a powerful executive presence that combines your personality and professional goals.

      No matter what your station in life is, learn these powerful skills to be treated like a boss.

      Executive presence is cited frequently as a factor in hiring and promotion decisions. Unfortunately, it is rarely defined. John Beeson, writing in the Harvard Business Review, defines executive presence as your ability to project mature self-confidence, a sense that you can take control of difficult, unpredictable situations; make tough decisions in a timely way and hold your own with other talented and strong-willed members of the executive team.

      What’s the secret to creating a powerful executive presence? Build your skills with 11 steps and integrate them into your daily life. 

      Make an Impact in Your Work and Life

      The secret to developing a powerful executive presence is to improve your skills in professional and personal interactions. You can do this by following the 11 steps, which provide easy strategies to make yourself the go to person in your office or business. These skills apply to all areas of your life. Many of the ways we learn to act professionally are ways to blend in in a corporate environment, not to stand out as a leader.

      Focus on the activities in each section and prepare to stand out. The great thing about these practices is that as you adopt them, you will see immediate benefits in many areas of your life.

      In the chapters that follow, we will provide an action plan to maximize the 11 steps of building your executive presence. We will cover the following areas:

      •      Step #1: Learn the Basics

      •      Step #2: Build a Strong Foundation for Success

      •      Step #3: Enhance your Knowledge

      •      Step #4: Upgrade Your Look

      •      Step #5: Show Confidence Without Saying a Word

      •      Step #6: Say It Like You Mean It

      •      Step #7: Be Easy to Follow

      •      Step #8: Connect with Others

      •      Step #9: Speak Up

      •      Step #10: Share Your Wisdom

      •      Step # 11: Keep Calm During Conflicts

      You can build a powerful executive presence. The secret is to understand fully the skills you need and build a plan for how you’ll implement them in daily life. First, let’s dispel a common myth about leaders.

      Leader is a Noun

      Leaders don’t exist. Terms like born leader or innate talent are misleading. Leadership is a perception created by demonstrating skills and behaviors. It may seem as if leaders effortlessly stay calm under pressure or give inspirational speeches off the cuff. In reality, they learned and practiced leadership skills.

      The first skills

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