Business Insider List

Question 1

What are the 7 traits of those with Executive Presence

Answer 1

1) Composure
2) Connection
3) Charisma
4) Confidence
5) Credibility
6) Clarity
7) Conciseness

Question 2

What is composure?

Answer 2

Self-awareness and understanding others. Being in control of your emotions; recognizing the emotion of others and controlling your response to it

Question 3

What is connection?

Answer 3

Engaging with others in conversation and making them feel comfortable

Question 4

What is charisma?

Answer 4

Drawing others to you with strong listening skills. Being fully present and not distracted. Giving the other person your full attention.

Question 5

What is confidence?

Answer 5

Believing what you say, as demonstrated by how you say it. Use good posture. MAKE EYE CONTACT whenever you speak. If speaking to a group, make eye contact with each person as you make your separate points.

Question 6

What is credibility?

Answer 6

Avoid filler words, like “um, oh, so” which denote uncertainty in your message. Show conviction.

Question 7

What is clarity?

Answer 7

Can you state your idea in 10 words of less? If your point is not clear to you, it won’t be to your listeners.

Question 8

What is conciseness?

Answer 8

VERBOSITY kills presence. Say it in a high level way and ask if the person needs expansion of any of your points.