Do You Have Executive Presence?

Executive presence is the single most important trait to gaining the confidence of others, raising your profile, expanding your influence and getting ahead at work. Almost all successful business
leaders have it. Do you? Find out by taking Joel’s exclusive 16-point Executive Presence Assessment. Your responses will be submitted to the Joel for evaluation and recommendation as to the best coaching program.

This assessment gives you a clear understanding of your areas of strengths and weakness so you can become a more confident and powerful business leader.

Rate yourself from 1 to 10 in the following categories:

  • If the left side closely describes you – select one of the lower numbers.
  • If the right side closely describes you – select one of the higher numbers.
  • If you fall in between 1 and 10 – select one of the middle numbers.

Strategic vs. Tactical:It's easy for me to think strategically, with a more global perspective.
False 12345678910 True

Whole-Company Perspective: I make decisions based on what's best for the company's success.
False 12345678910 True

Financial Framework: I'm able to look at projects, initiatives and even personnel in terms of their financial value and return on investment.
False 12345678910 True

Ambiguity and Change: I thrive on ambiguity and change.
False 12345678910 True

Leaping Ahead in Your Career: I've learned that exceeding expectations is the way to stand out and gain the confidence of others.
False 12345678910 True

Beyond Your Comfort Zone: I like to stretch my capabilities, take risks and go outside my comfort zone.
False 12345678910 True

Clear Communication: I'm able to communicate clearly and persuasively.
False 12345678910 True

Leading versus Managing: I take advantage of leadership opportunities to influence others and contribute to my company's success.
False 12345678910 True

Share the Limelight: I realize that helping others get recognized will boost their careers... and mine.
False 12345678910 True

Prioritize Your Projects: I'm able to prioritize my work and focus on what matters most.
False 12345678910 True

Solid Thinking Skills: I'm able to analyze issues and problems and come up with the best solution.
False 12345678910 True

Develop Discernment: I have sound judgment and use my internal "moral compass" when making decisions.
False 12345678910 True

Know Thyself: I understand what drives me and am honest with myself about who I am and what I can do.
False 12345678910 True

Seek Feedback: I reach out for feedback and show appreciation from those who provide it to me.
False 12345678910 True

Gain Confidence: I'm not intimidated by failures or self-imposed limitations. I'm comfortable with myself and see failures as opportunities to learn.
False 12345678910 True

Training: I take the responsibility for gaining the training I need for a successful career.
False 12345678910 True

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Executive Presence is a must read for anyone who wants to take control of their career path and define their own professional destiny. I would recommend this book to everyone in the work force, from an executive looking for impact in business politics to an assistant looking for recognition.

Hannah HieuSenior Director,The Westfield Group

Executive Presence is an invaluable guide for anyone seeking to enhance their personal and professional growth and success. Well-written and inspiring, the book provides practical examples and exercises to apply to your own specific situation. I quickly found myself thinking and acting like an executive. In no time at all, I realized I had developed my own executive presence which included sharing the book’s insights with colleagues, employees and clients alike.

Angela OsborneExecutive Director,Morgan Stanley

Throughout my career at Sprint, Motorola and Cisco, I could always recognize an executive. They exude more confidence, insight and always seemed in control. I always wondered what school teaches people to think, speak and comport themselves like that. Joel Garfinkle has identified that ”something” in Executive Presence. You’ll learn how to manifest those qualities to expand your career and extend your influence on your organization.

This book enlightened me on how to think, speak and comport oneself as an executive. I’m using these qualities to help expand my career and extend my impact throughout my organization.

Andrew PetersDirector of Marketing,Motorola

This book is an indispensable tool that can be used daily to exercise and enhance your executive presence. The value is even greater when you couple it with an active coaching engagement with Joel.

Rick EskerDirector,Cisco
You Will Learn…
  • Identify and increase your executive presence.
  • Convey confidence as a business leader.
  • Master the art of visibility and self-promotion.
  • Chart a decisive career path that will maximize your potential.
  • Gain the confidence and respect of your co-workers and supervisors.
  • Increase your responsibility and value to the company.
  • Dispel any doubts regarding your abilities, influence and advancement.
  • Navigate company politics and use them to your benefit.
  • Eliminate the roadblocks that keep you from rising to the top of an organization.
  • Boost visibility for your contributions to your company’s success.
  • Be recognized as capable and competent by upper-management.
  • Identify advocates who will endorse your advancement.
  • Advance confidently up the corporate ladder.
  • "Downsize-proof" your career.
  • Recognize opportunities for positive exposure.
  • Be assigned meaningful, high-profile projects.
  • Broaden your sphere of influence.
  • Accomplish and surpass your professional, personal and financial goals.