Anybody who is looking to enhance their career should pay attention to 执行业务MBA杰西卡•罗珀(Jessica Roper)表示.

As the director of 职业服务 at University of Phoenix, Roper has noticed an uptick in discussions about 执行业务, which can impact everything from confidence to actual career growth. Here, she shares what it is and how anyone can develop it. 

Executive presence is a relatively recent term and its meaning often subjective. Still, Roper says there are a few key characteristics:

• 有效的沟通: Leaders practice clear and unambiguous messaging.
• 魅力: That ineffable blend of competence and emotional intelligence.
• 镇静: Good executives maintain a level head during high-stress situations.
• 外观: Strong leaders leverage body language and attire to exude authority.

“I think what’s interesting is the concept of who is CEO,” Roper adds. She notes how tech startups have disrupted the traditional notions of what C-suite leaders can be. 金融公司的主管, 例如, might dress or act differently from one at an app development company.

“It’ll be interesting to see how 执行业务 evolves as the world of work continues to evolve,她说。.

Best honed over years of practice and observation, here’s where to start your journey toward 执行业务.

领导者必须关注一切. 甚至 无聊的会议 that don’t seem to pertain to their responsibilities.

“If you’re in a meeting or working with somebody where what they’re doing or saying doesn’t apply directly to you, being mindful and staying engaged is going to help you,Roper说.

It shows you’re curious and you care — and that your attention span can go the distance.

Learning how to streamline your communication so you convey your message effectively, succinctly and convincingly is part of strong executive leadership.

Start with books or training to learn the structure of good communication. Then, look for opportunities to put it into practice.

“你可以阅读有关这个主题的所有书籍. You can attend every training on how to be a more effective communicator or a 更好的公众演说家, but the only way you’re going to get better is by actually doing it,Roper说.