Executive Presence By Sylvia Ann Hewlett: An Analysis

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In todays world, people are copying each other, rather than standing out. People are afraid to lead because being a leader is never easy. As John C.Maxwell once said “A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.” Having the qualification and experience only are not enough to become a great leader, according to Sylvia Ann Hewlett, the author of the book Executive Presence. A leader needs to be bold, confident and credible to do something extraordinary in their lives. In her book, Sylvia talked about the executive presence that rests on three pillars: how we act(gravitas), how we speak(communication), and how we look(appearance)

I want to be a leader. I have an ambitious dream to become the chief executive officer

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