A client of mine was told that, in order to be promoted, she needs to demonstrate greater “Executive Presence”, which is the new buzz-word phrase in Leadership Development circles. But, she is puzzled about what exactly that means. It seems to be an elusive quality, and different people have different interpretations and opinions of what it actually is. This is my attempt to come up with a common framework for recognizing and developing “Executive Presence”.
This week I invite you to join me on my travels. I have returned to the land of my birth, South Africa, where I am visiting my aging parents. I confess that it was with some trepidation that I agreed to go and spend a week with them out in the bushveld.
Tania Jones’ job search lasted ten months, one week and five days. She counted each one of them.
The movie Invictus has some powerful messages for aspiring leaders and job-seekers alike. Based on a true story about Nelson Mandela engaging the South African rugby team to unite people in his fledgling “rainbow” nation after the fall of apartheid, the movie can inspire anyone who has encountered difficulties or who wants to lead positive [...]
As a new year beckons, it’s time for new hopes and resolutions, and it’s time to let the struggles and disappointments of the old year just float away. If you are seeking a new job, it is time to hatch your campaign plans and try new approaches with a fresh eye, renewed energy and passionate commitment. [...]
Concentrating your attention to the four “Re’s” that you can influence is more likely to lead to a productive job search than vainly focusing on the Result. In the last post, we discussed how to think about your Resumé, and today, we look at another critical factor determining your success: Resilience.
Last time, we talked about refocusing your job search energies from the Result, which is beyond your control, to the other four “Re’s” that you can do something about. Today let’s look at the first “Re”, your resumé.
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