Insights
February 15, 2024
Details Executive Presence. This term, often heard in boardrooms and leadership seminars, is not just about gravitas, articulate communication, and maintaining the ‘right’ appearance.
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December 4, 2023
Is a little arrogance harmless? Among 708 leaders, humble ones rated at the 66th percentile in effectiveness versus the 34th for arrogant ones, and
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Women report lower confidence than men until about age 50. Research identifies seven confidence builders, such as championing new projects and improving processes, that
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January 3, 2023
Can a leader be too enthusiastic? Data on 118,043 managers found no downside: direct reports' engagement rose steadily with their manager's enthusiasm, and leaders
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February 2, 2022
Details Too many managers avoid giving any kind of feedback, regardless of whether it’s positive or negative. If you work for a boss who
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November 10, 2021
Details Every day you hear a variety of communications from different sources. Some of these experts have excellent communication skills, while others have in-depth
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October 20, 2021
Details If you choose an individual to lead you to victory or safety, chances are you will choose the most confident person. Their confidence
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Confidence lifts most leadership skills, but too much can look like arrogance. Data from 12,000 leaders shows confidence improves nine skills, while some highly
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Positive thinking and good posture only go so far. By correlating 1,525 leaders' confidence with ratings from their direct reports, the research pinpoints eight
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Our research shows that as women’s experience increases over time, so does their confidence. But at the beginning of a woman’s career, there is
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