Liderazgo: (Leadership Presence)

by Harvard Business Review

La mayoría de los líderes consideran la "presencia ejecutiva" como un factor decisivo en las promociones y ascensos. Pero, ¿en qué consiste esa virtud tan ambigua y cómo se desarrolla?. De la mano de especialistas de Harvard Business Review, en este libro se explica cómo es posible forjar el carisma, la seguridad y la determinación que proyectan los grandes líderes. Tanto si estás realizando una exposición decisiva como si diriges una reunión tensa, te sentirás preparado para abordar cualquier situación con renovada confianza. Many leaders consider "executive presence" a make-or-break factor in high-powered promotions. But what is this elusive quality, and how do you develop it? This book explains how to build the charisma, confidence, and decisiveness that top leaders project. Whether you're delivering a critical presentation or managing a hectic meeting, you'll be inspired to approach the situation with new strength.

Genres: Leadership, Business, Nonfiction, Audiobook, Psychology, Self Help

150 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 25, 2019

Reviews

[Yanu · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had kept this box set to read and reflect during my week long break from work. I particularly like the format with different amazing articles curated under the title. This is much better than a bunch of books dragged from these articles one each. :)

I liked that some terms that are commonly used in corporate setup are clearly explained.For ex, what does it mean to develop strategic voice?-It is breaking department boundaries, developing a big picture, maintaining calm presence under stressful situation, clearly articulating the vision and setting direction for the team.

Some tips for new managers- a. Set value based goal before taking up a new role in addition to the business deliverables. What do you want to stand for? What kind of leader you aspire to be? What do you ant to be remembered for?b. Develop situational awareness for better decision making and communication.

I also found some of the following tips very useful basis my strength and opportunities.

1. Pay equal attention to warmth and competence. Warmth is highly underestimated. We tend to look for warmth in our leaders and colleagues while we continue to focus on our competence. Strike a balance between “hard”and “soft”skills. “Soft” skills- What a misnomer!

2. Under stress - feel supported (It is a choice- whether to feel victimized or to feel supported), ask for help (people with high work ethic get all the support and help that they need. When we feel supported, it is easier to stand our ground in a non-confrontational way. It is easier to exhibit warmth then. It is all the more important to be worm while being competent for women to be successful.

3. Be clear and direct always with respect while managing conflict.

4. One can be “too charismatic”. Strike a balance between short term execution and building long term vision

[Martin · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent summary of the most recent studies emphasizing: the critical difference between a leader’s actual confidence and a style/context that allows or doesn’t allow expression of that confidence; gender diverse assumptions in determining perception of a leader’s actual confidence; the importance of communication styles (body language and tone/speed of voice) in determining a leader’s effectiveness; and, the fundamental importance of beginning with making connection/sympathy with others before showing competence in leadership.

[Christie Bane · Rating 4 out of 5]

I got this book from my boss and found it to be full of solid management advice (based on my limited experience with management). It’s written in clear, practical terms and put into words a lot of things that I feel like I knew, but may not have been able to articulate as well as the book did.

[Brandon Stewart · Rating 5 out of 5]

The essays within this collection are well worth the read. It only took me about two hours to get through it and dissect the text. It has a lot of condensed ideas that are easy to use.

[Heber Hernandez · Rating 4 out of 5]

Es un resumen muy fácil de leer, bastante preciso y con muchas claves para el día a día. Esas herramientas para poner en práctica con nuestros equipos de trabajo y nuestros socios.
Destaco:
- Mantener relaciones estratégicas con personas fuera del equipo o área funcional para entender cómo podría ayudarle desde mi área para el logro global de la organización.
- Las investigaciones sugieren que la mejor forma de influir y liderar empieza por la amabilidad, pese que muchas organizaciones y líderes mantienen el enfoque Maquiavelo de es preferible ser temido a querido, los lugares de trabajo donde hay confianza es donde todo el equipo van juntos por cumplir el objetivo.
- El carisma como forma de convencer y atraer, puede ser un arma de doble filo, porque tiende asociarse a líderes de rangos altos, que son vistos más estratégicos y menos operativos, ya que en sus coaching en piso, promueven el logro de los objetivos globales descuidando los KPIs diarios/operativos.

[Fabio Bertone · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good for new leaders

I liked reading the collection of articles. They give different angles and inspiration.

As with most "leadership" literature, there is some lack of meat on the bone. But, still good advice: preparation trumps improvisation, emphaty and listening are important.

It could work have covered more (or less, avoiding stereotypes) diversity and gender-specific communication styles.

[Lucía Undari · Rating 4 out of 5]

Qué delicia esos ensayos que combinan autores en una recopilación concisa y concreta. A pesar del indudable sesgo que supone la afiliación a Harvard, se agradece la multiplicidad de perfiles y opiniones, así como diferentes enfoques, culturas, y géneros.

Me lo he leído en una mañana y ha sido tremendamente interesante!!

[Marthe · Rating 3 out of 5]

Dit boek bestaat uit enkele (op) wetenschappelijke artikelen (gebaseerde) artikelen, allemaal in relatie tot de titel. Voor mij was vooral het hoofdstuk mbt taalgebruik en de manier waarop mensen spreken (en vooral de verschillen daarin) interessant, er kwamen een paar aha-momenten voor. Omdat overal de bronnen duidelijk bij staan, kun je de verschillende onderwerpen makkelijk verder onderzoeken.

[Vinay Nagaraju · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a surprisingly nice and quick read - normally I'm biased about HBR articles and treat them as boring. This was a good compilation to remind us what classifies as leadership, our perception around this and confidence. Also some very interesting thoughts about vulnerability and leadership - how they may not always go in support of each other.

[Edisa Noemí · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reading this book was easy. Short, brief and concise, straight to the point. Very useful for junior leaders and managers with punctual advice for a sort of different situations.

I also loved the cultural explanations of differences between male and female leadership styles.

[Bruno Bastos Oliva · Rating 2 out of 5]

Highlight: the Happy Warrior, combines warmth, strength, control, and serenity.
Warmth contributes significantly to others' valuation of us, and it is judged before competence. Research suggests that to influence and lead, warmth is the conduit.

[Javier Rivero · Rating 5 out of 5]

6 clear and concise leadership research findings that reveal the hidden logics of our daily interactions with peers, subordinates and leaders

[Tammy Gardner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent little book, highly recommend for anyone in leadership or with goals to be a manager!

[Tekin Mentes · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good collection of leadership articles, easy to read and tips to apply in business, but if you are an experienced leader I would skip it, mostly for those who are new to the leadership roles.

[Aina Demirova · Rating 3 out of 5]

Only 1 article is worth reading - Connect, then lead

[Linda Cesana · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good ideas