Synopsys: Project Leaders who become the CEO of the project demonstrate a level of ownership and personal responsibility that inspires the team and client towards project success. They create a culture within the project environment that enables others to perform at their highest levels. Together, we will explore the similarities between the CEO position and that of a Project Leader. Questions raised: Kathryn Lewus Wemer: not clear what advisors means - people advising the PM or people the PM advises? - ANSWERED Parina Gounili: Question: Can you please give pointers on how best to develop executive presence (beyond the usual advice to give more presentations, etc.). - ANSWERED Louie Ibalio: Pardon me but I think you don't become a leader by intentionally wanting to be a leader? - ANSWERED Ramesh Sharma: Question: Does executive presence mean the body language and the way you conduct yourself when you are around your team? - ANSWERED Kamal Soan: REQUEST: Future presentations - could we please have the story being told for each type on the screen, that way if missed in between can be read quickly by attendees, just a request :) Nico Stroebel: How can introverts develop Executive Presence? - ANSWERED
Ramakrishnan Nagasamy: Question: from Personal experience, when i authentic, the listener felt a very different perspective or view of me. how can I be authentic and still project certain perspective - ANSWERED Leslie Alexander: How do you avoid coming across as arrogant? - ANSWERED
-------- ANAND AHUJA: Question : How about one word - Integrity for all the three words - Authenticity, Courage, Trust or even Sincerity? Swapneel Rajani: QUESTION: What as a Project Manager should you do when other relevant stakeholders are more interested in delaying the Project due to their interest? Tyler Harden: QUESTION: What about trauma? After working with a project co-manager who was angry, over bearing, and objectively abusive to the entire team, I've lost any desire to take a lead role. Cheryl Gross: QUESTION ... I have always heard that for some individuals they may never have the leadership skills just because of their personality. Your thoughts on if individuals will be limited by their soft skills related to leadership. Abdelrahman Mohamed: Question: How can you react towards aggressive technical responses, that may not be in favor of the Project objectives? Jayaram Bhogi: QUESTION: How to handle the situation when most of the audience are in a different accent and dialect than the presenter? Nico Stroebel: Question: Can you recommend books covering the material presented ? Ramakrishnan Nagasamy: Question: How can we change culture? for instance I am very open and transparent. but the company has a culture of keeping thing in mind because of fear of L. Mark Higgins: Comment: Trying to "create" an a perception within someone else that you know is not aligned with reality is by definition being unauthentic. Dinesh Shinde: Question: Can you share the Gartner report you mentioned in the presentation? Saving Changes...
Jay PawarAgile Coach| EagleCoders LLCElmsford, Ny, United States
I am a new bee so looking to connect and learn from all! Saving Changes...
Nicolas HovnanianProject Manager - PM II| ContinentalParis, Ile-De-France, France
Thank you Saving Changes...
Cameron FunkVice President of Operations| HUB Technology SolutionsNiverville, Manitoba, Canada
What type of resources/activities would you suggest to developing one's Executive Presence? How would I gather feedback?
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1 reply by Jenn Kaye
Jul 28, 2016 6:38 PM
Jenn Kaye
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Hi Cameron. First, here are a couple of resources:
Books:
- Executive Presence, The Art of Commanding Respect Like a CEO - Harrison Monarth
- The Second Circle, How to Use Positive Energy for Success in Every Situation - Patsy Rodenburg (This has some great activities for learning your inner alignment with your external presence)
Gathering Feedback:
I believe strongly in transparency & asking. Let people around you know you'd like to work on your Presence. Be courageous & ask what their experience is of you. What do they see that you do well? What in their experience of you might you improve? Then decide what elements of Presence you want to practice. Let them know & invite them to give you feedback on how you're doing & improving.
Saving Changes...
Birju GajjarProject Manager| Expandus Networking Systems Pvt. Ltd.Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
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