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29th May 2014New Study Shows Executive Presence is Acquired for Men and Women
Results from a study of over 400 professionals and their confidence levels about their executive presence were announced this month. High total scores were significantly correlated with seniority in an organization, with a high level of education, and to a lesser degree, with older age. There was no gender effect on overall scores—according to the study, men and women feel equally confident (or not) about their presence.
When asked, people said they felt the least confident in these areas – all a part of Executive Presence:
When asked, people said they felt the least confident in these areas – all a part of Executive Presence:
- Over 40% agreed with the statement “There are elements of my appearance that I am very uncomfortable with (teeth, weight, nose).”
- Nearly 25% reported that they suffer from stage fright.
- Less than 50% agreed with the statement “I like going to networking events, even if I don’t know anyone there.”
- Nearly 35% agreed with the statement “When I get emotional, it is difficult for me to put those feelings aside.”
- Nearly 25% agreed with the statement “I get very rattled when someone starts grilling me in public.”
According to the Discreet Guide, those results did not vary by age or gender, but seniority was negatively correlated with the last two statements. “Male or female, young or old, we share a lot of the same insecurities,” said Jennifer K. Crittenden, of The Discreet Guide. “That would not be cause for celebration, unless, as I would argue, it is possible to face and overcome those fears if we undergo specific training. For example, senior executives appear to have learned how to set aside their emotions and stay cool under fire. Business leaders don’t typically undertake such targeted instruction, but this implies that it could be effective.”
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- Nearly 25% reported that they suffer from stage fright.
- Less than 50% agreed with the statement “I like going to networking events, even if I don’t know anyone there.”
- Nearly 35% agreed with the statement “When I get emotional, it is difficult for me to put those feelings aside.”
- Nearly 25% agreed with the statement “I get very rattled when someone starts grilling me in public.”
According to the Discreet Guide, those results did not vary by age or gender, but seniority was negatively correlated with the last two statements. “Male or female, young or old, we share a lot of the same insecurities,” said Jennifer K. Crittenden, of The Discreet Guide. “That would not be cause for celebration, unless, as I would argue, it is possible to face and overcome those fears if we undergo specific training. For example, senior executives appear to have learned how to set aside their emotions and stay cool under fire. Business leaders don’t typically undertake such targeted instruction, but this implies that it could be effective.”
Read more: http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/1920052#ixzz31sCdbPsI http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/1920052
