Book excerpt: Reach your professional goals with strategies for building executive presence Whether you want to land a new job, succeed in your current role, secure a promotion, or change career paths, having up-to-date leadership skills is essential. Executive Presence for the Modern Leader is full of expert guidance and actionable steps for progressing in your career. You'll build the skills necessary to be more memorable, credible, and confident in the workplace. A breakdown of executive presence—Learn what executive presence entails, and explore the importance of emotional intelligence, communication, and authenticity. An exploration of leadership—Find straightforward explanations of different leadership styles, and take assessments to see which one you identify with so you can cultivate the leadership traits you want. Skill-building exercises—Strengthen your executive presence with thought-provoking writing prompts, business etiquette exercises, and more. A modern, inclusive approach—Read real stories about diverse leaders who embody executive presence at different stages of their careers. Take your leadership skills to the next level and thrive at work.