Cover -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- Part I: What It Is -- Chapter 1 Breakthrough: A Research-Based Model of Executive Presence -- Chapter 2 Character: The Fundamentals That Build Trust and Goodwill -- Chapter 3 Substance: Qualities That Inspire Others to Go Above and Beyond -- Chapter 4 Style: The Secret to Getting Others to Get Things Done -- Part II: Why It Matters -- Chapter 5 Starting a New Role: Executive Presence and Early Wins -- Chapter 6 Moving Ahead: Executive Presence When Facing New Challenges -- Chapter 7 Building Teams: Executive Presence in Dynamic Interaction -- Chapter 8 Leading Change: Executive Presence in Driving Results -- Part III: How to Get There -- Chapter 9 Executive Presence for Senior Leaders: The View at (and of) the Top -- Chapter 10 Executive Presence for High Potentials: The Next Generation -- Chapter 11 Executive Presence for Women: So Much for Conventional Wisdom -- Chapter 12 Executive Presence and Diversity: It’s a Global World -- Final Thoughts: How Executive Presence Answers Tomorrow’s Business Challenges -- Notes -- Index.

Bates’ groundbreaking approach to enhancing executive presence is not a one-size-fits-all plan. Since every leader is different, the book shows you how to measure your individual qualities using a three-dimensional model of your character, substance, and style. You’ll discover how perceptions of 15 distinct facets of your leadership style, such as authenticity, integrity, composure, vision, and intentionality, are proven to help you drive results. . You’ll learn how to leverage your strengths, improve your weaknesses, and develop an executive presence that is uniquely your own.