Many leaders view "executive presence" as a decisive factor in high-powered promotions. This book unravels the mystery of this elusive quality and guides you in developing the charisma, confidence, and decisiveness that top leaders exhibit. Whether handling a crucial presentation or managing a hectic meeting, you'll gain new strength and inspiration for approaching such situations. Contributors to this volume include: Deborah Tannen Amy J. C. Cuddy Amy Jen Su The featured articles encompass topics such as "Deconstructing Executive Presence" by John Beeson, "How New Managers Can Send the Right Leadership Signals" by Amy Jen Su, "To Sound Like a Leader, Think About What You Say, and How and When You Say It" by Rebecca Shambaugh, "Connect, Then Lead" by Amy J. C. Cuddy, Matthew Kohut, and John Neffinger, and "The Power of Talk: Who Gets Heard and Why" by Deborah Tannen, along with "Too Much Charisma Can Make Leaders Look Less Effective" by Jasmine Vergauwe, Bart Wille, Joeri Hofmans, Robert B. Kaiser, and Filip De Fruyt. Explore "HOW TO BE HUMAN AT WORK." The HBR Emotional Intelligence Series provides insightful reading on the human side of professional life from Harvard Business Review. Each book in the series presents research on how emotions impact work lives, practical advice for managing challenging situations, and inspiring essays on tending to emotional well-being at work. These uplifting and practical books highlight critical social skills for ambitious professionals to master.