The essence of leadership is communication. Although Creating Personal Presence: Look, Talk, Think, and Act Like a Leader covers four “parts” to developing and strengthening the ability to persuade, influence, and connect, it’s not surprising how often readers thumb through that book and comment on how many of the skills have to do with “communication.” [...]
Those who listened to the vice presidential debate tonight probably call Biden the winner. Those who watched the debate probably consider Ryan the winner. And if any of you are old enough to remember the very first televised presidential debate––the Nixon-Kennedy debate in 1960 (or recall your history professor’s lectures about it)––then you know the [...]
People believe people they like, people who are similar to them, people who are trustworthy, and people who have demonstrated expertise. Dianna Booher, an expert in executive communications, is the author of 46 books, published in 26 countries and 20 languages. Her latest books include Creating Personal Presence: Look, Talk, Think, and Act Like a Leader and Communicate with Confidence, [...]
CNN just posted an article “Want to Be a Leader? Act Like One” with tips from my latest two books: Communicate with Confidence—Revised and Expanded Edition and Creating Personal Presence: Look, Talk, Think, and Act Like a Leader. I thought you might be interested in reading it or circulating it to colleagues. Want to be [...]
