Today’s episode of Management Development Unlocked features Alexa Chilcutt, a professor of executive education at Johns Hopkins Carey Business School and Texas Christian University. Alexa is also an executive coach who works one-on-one with professionals and is an expert on executive presence.

Eric and Alexa focus on executive presence (EP) in this episode, defining it and naming some of its personality traits. They also cover what it means to believe someone has EP, the importance of a great first impression, and why a lack of executive presence can prevent your career from progressing. Alexa explains the importance of self-awareness surrounding your non-verbal communication, ten character qualities of someone with executive presence, and her tips for developing a positive EP.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

1. The definition of executive presence and the personality traits it consists of.
2. Identifying who you believe has executive presence and why a great first impression and authenticity matter.
3. Aligning who you are with what’s important to the organization or the position you seek.
4. How a lack of executive presence can prevent you from advancing your career.
5. The initial first impressions you might have of someone who has executive presence.
6. Having self-awareness about your non-verbal communication and learning how to improve them.
7. Ten characteristics of executive presence, why those qualities aren’t necessarily positive, and shifting perceptions of your executive presence.
8. Alexa Chilcutt’s tips for developing an executive presence.
9. Her questions for Eric about the biggest challenges new managers face as they shift into leadership roles.

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