Here are some of my favorite Leadership and Presentation resources:
Executive Presence
Developing Executive Presence – Harvard Business Review article
Improve Your Executive Presence – Stanford Business School article
Executive Presence: The Inner Game – article by Matthew Kohut, managing partner, KNP Communications
The Number One Factor Hindering Your Executive Presence – blog post by Jody Michael, founder & CEO of Jody Michael Associates
Enhance Your Executive Presence – video from Ora Shtull, executive coach
The Ultimate Cheat Sheet on Executive Presence – Blog post from 3COze
Deconstructing Executive Presence – Harvard Business Review article
The Science of Influence: The Three Dimensions of Executive Presence – Blog post by Suzanne Bates, CEO, Bates Communications
How to Develop Executive Presence and Lead with Confidence – Blog post from Continu; includes downloadable pdf of executive presence exercises
Power & Influence – Video of Stanford Graduate School of Business professor Deborah Gruenfeld, author of Acting with Power
Persuasion and Influence
How to Change Anyone’s Mind without Persuading Them – Inc. article by consultant/author Carmine Gallo
Finding Your Voice: Why Confidence is Key to Persuasion – Knowledge at Wharton article
Persuasion – And Resistance – Harvard Business Review article; includes links to books and other sources
The Practical Art of Persuasion – Harvard Business Review article
6 Principles of Persuasion – Blog post at Influence at Work, based on the book Influence, by Robert Cialdini
7 Ways to Build Influence in the Workplace – Inc. article by Jayson DeMers, Founder/CEO of AudienceBloom
Getting the Most out of Meetings
How to Speak Up in a Meeting, and When to Hold Back – Harvard Business Review article
How to Encourage Your Team to Speak Up in Meetings – blog post from Retrium; includes visual on “psychological danger” and “psychological safety” that is worth the entire read
9 Confidence Hacks to Help You Speak Up in Meetings – blog post from The Smarter Manager
The Introvert’s Ultimate Guide to Speaking Up in Meetings – blog post from Speaking About Presenting
Want to Learn to Speak Up in Meetings? Try These 7 Tips – Inc. article
7 Super Simple Ways to Make Your Meetings Quicker and More Productive – Business Insider article
The Best Way to Make Your Meetings More Productive? Don’t Try to Make Them More Productive! – Inc. article
7 Ways to Make Meetings More Efficient – blog post from Brian Tracy
Team Effectiveness
Why Self-Awareness is the Key to More Effective Team Discussions – Knowledge at Wharton article
What Really Helps Employees to Improve – It’s Not Criticism – Knowledge at Wharton article
Team Decision Making – 4 Consensus Techniques Every Leader Must Learn – Blog post at StepChange
When Trying to Reach Consensus Can Make People Angry – Forbes article
How to Drive Consensus: 7 Secrets – Inc. article
Lead by Example: 12 Ways to Be a Successful Team Leader – Blog post from Portent
How to Build a Successful Team – New York Times Article
The 6 Critical Practices for Leading a Team – FranklinCovey product offering; the overview is worth reading, whether or not you purchase their product
20 Powerful Ways That Will Lead Your Team to Greatness – Inc. article
Presentations: Preparation and Delivery
The Secret Structure of Great Talks – TED Talk by Nancy Duarte, CEO, Duarte Communications
7 Presentation Tips That Will Turn Your Presentation into a Competitive Advantage – Blog post by consultant/author Carmine Gallo
How to Make Unforgettable Presentations – Stanford Business School article
20 World-Class Presentation Experts Share Their Top Tips – Forbes article
What It Takes to Give a Great Presentation – Harvard Business Review article
