Ego

With ego, the focus is on true confidence and true humility.

With ego being the denominator in the executive-presence formula, you don’t want to have a minuscule ego, nor do you want an oversized one, since both a negative number and a giant number will mean an erosion of the credibility and ease that you’ve worked to convey.

Tips:

• Stop thinking about yourself too much.
• A focus on doing good work is what will ultimately determine how your peers or your boss or your clients think of you.

Credibility has one important piece: expertise in your role.No level of executive presence can compensate for a lack of ability.

You need to be able to communicate your credibility to others. So once you’re sure you know your stuff, how can you work to better convey that?...