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Episode 13: The Leadership Equation: Why Executive Presence Multiplies Your Influence 

"Leadership isn't just about being in the room. It's about moving the room. It's about creating the kind of presence that authenticates your message and the type of influence that transforms organizations from the inside out." ~ Dr. Carol Parker Walsh 

In this episode, you’ll explore the critical relationship between executive presence and influence, two essential leadership qualities that create a multiplier effect when combined. Drawing from recent executive leadership workshops, this episode reveals how presence opens doors while influence moves people through them. For decades, executive presence has been subjectively defined, creating systemic inequities. This episode introduces a framework of 32 behavior indicators across four domains that objectively measure and develop both presence and influence. This matters because the presence-influence disconnect costs organizations trillions globally in disengagement and talent loss. By mastering both elements, leaders transform from being merely present to becoming genuinely transformational. 

Key Takeaways: 

1. The Presence-Influence Connection: Presence is the foundation upon which all lasting influence stands; one without the other creates an incomplete leadership equation. 
2. The Cost of Disconnection: Nearly 10% of global GDP ($8.8 trillion) evaporates due to disengagement driven by leaders who lack authentic presence and positive influence. 
3. The Four Domains Framework: Master executive presence and influence through measurable behaviors in how you show up, decide, inspire, and manage emotions. 
4. From Subjective to Objective: Move beyond the vague "I-know-it-when-I-see-it" approach to leadership development with 32 specific behavior indicators that can be measured and improved. 

Resources & Links: 

• Coequal - Executive Presence Key Findings 

• Employee Engagement Strategies: Fixing the World's $8.8 Trillion Problem 

• Why Employees Leave 

• The Leadership Pause - Video Clip 

• Learn more about the People-Forward Leadership™ framework 

• Recommended reading on People-Forward Leadership™ 

• Get the 3 Pillars of People-Forward Leadership™ 

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