The Secret Sauce Leaders Have and How You Can Get it, Too

The Secret Sauce Leaders Have and How You Can Get it, TooThe Secret Sauce Leaders Have and How You Can Get it, TooYouve probably heard that part of what it takes to get promoted at work, advance in your career, and inspire otzu sichs to follow you is having executive presence or leadership presence. But what does that actually mean?Years ago, I was invited to speak on this very topic at a leadership conference for a Wall Street investment bank. In a planning call with the conference sponsors, we discussed the talking points I was going to cover. You should start with a definition of leadership presence, one of them suggested, making me pause. It had seemed so obvious until I was asked to put it into words- but I couldnt think of one. In a moment of minor panic, I stalled by asking the four leaders on the conference call to describe how they would define leadership presence. Silence ensued. They seemed as stymied I wasIs it like charisma? asked one. And you either have it or you dont? Then, one of the youngest managing directors spoke up. Leadership presence is almost impossible to define, she said, but we all know it when we see it. Bam I thought to myself, and went so far as to ask her if I could use those very words as my opening definition for my conference session. For she had put my own feelings about leadership presence into a succinct non-definition impossible to define, but we know it when we see it. A little more specifically, Kathy Lubar and Belle Linda Halpern, authors of Leadership Presence describe a leaders presence like this When they enter a room, the energy level rises. You perk up, stop what youre doing, and focus on them. You expect something interesting to happen. Its as though a spotlight shines on them. What is it they have? They have presence.Others have weighed in with their own definitions to attempt to clear up the matter. They elicit a natural response to follow them, says Nina Simosko, the head of strategy, planning, and operations fo r Nike Technology. Its almost as if they have leadership pheromones.In all these examples of definitions, you hear lots of enthusiasm and vivid imagery, but few clues about how to attain the elusive quality for yourself. So youve got to feel for any young aspiring leader, who on his or her performance evaluation gets told, Wed love to promote you, but you lack leadership presence. Its hard enough to figure out what that means, let alone know what to do next.Two Components of Leadership PresenceAnother expert who has researched leadership presence- what it is and how to build it- is Amy Cuddy at Harvard Business School. (As a follow-up, watch her TED talk on power poses here, which includes some great tips about body language.) It was a light bulb moment when I came across what Cuddy and her colleagues wrote about two traits that are most influential in determining whether a rolle is perceived as an effective leader.The authors explained, When we judge others- especially our leaders- we look first at two characteristics how lovable they are (their warmth, communion, or trustworthiness) and how fearsome they are (their strength, agency, or competence). And just like that, they had boiled down the essence of leadership presence into two qualities warmth and authority.Communicating Warmth and AuthorityIve found that one of the best ways to improve your leadership presence is to observe it in a leader you look up to- in person or online- and determine how they convey those two key traits. YouTube can be a great resource to find videos of leaders giving interviews or keynotes, like theseIndra Nooyi, CEO of Pepsi John Chambers, CEO of Cisco Sheryl Sandberg, COO of FacebookJohn Donahoe, CEO of eBayWatch carefully, and find a style of leadership presence that you like- one that might feel comfortable for you. Once you find a style youd like to emulate, try the following exercise Watch one minute of your selected speaker four separate times, paying attention to a very s pecific element each time1. Turn the sound off. What body language do they use to convey warmth and authority?For example, when Indra Nooyi chit chats with an interviewer, theres a twinkle in her eye accompanied by a genuine smile. But when their conversation turns to business, Nooyis smile fades, replaced by an array of powerful hand gestures that convey authority. Once her point is made, she smiles again, switching seamlessly back to warmth.2. Listen to the sound only, without watching. What vocal tone, pace, and intonations do they use that convey warmth and authority?When John Chambers delivers a keynote, he speaks rapidly, his pitch constantly rising and falling. You cant help but feel engaged and excited. Occasionally he slows down, maintains a single pitch, and pauses with for emphasis. Its all authority. You know to sit up and take note.3. Sound only, again. What words do they use to convey warmth and authority?Sheryl Sandbergs language is polished, without a single um or ah . But listening only to her voice without any visual clues, I found this style almost too flawless to be relatable. In contrast, John Donahoes plain-spoken, imperfect, everyday language came across as likeable and down-to-earth.4. Finally, watch with the sound on.Look for anything that undermines the speakers warmth and authority, such as a nervous laugh, lack of genuine smile, or over-reliance on a single gesture. When youre done watching all four times, make a list of things youd like to do more of as a leader. This is a great exercise to do with a friend because you can bounce ideas off of each other about what works and what doesnt. At the end of the day, this exercise can help put a more distinct definition on what your own personal brand of leadership presence will look like.Photo of conductor courtesy of Shutterstock.

Luck Why you should embrace its role in your career

Luck Why you should embrace its role in yur careerLuck Why you should embrace its role in yur careerEven though we experience the role of luck in our lives over and over again, we are often inclined to discount it. We want to believe that successes are earned and that failures are deserved.Its often discomforting to think that things we cannot anticipate or control affect our lives, but they do. Whats most important is how wereact.Luck is astep on the career ladderLuck plays a role in almost every job interview and job offer- whether it is for the position ofclerk, consultant, or CEO.Theres an element of chance in how successfully a candidate navigates the job-search gauntlet. (Remember that interview question you wish you had answered differently?)And theres also a bit of luck in how well the company evaluates a candidate. (Remember that interviewer who welches having a bad day?)Uncertainty makes it mora likely that candidates and companies make errors in how they rate each other. T his means that people who are hired often dont do as well as expected. And companies that looked great during the job search often disappoint.A particularly dramatic example is Yahoo,which spent almost$1 billion over a decade on five CEOs (four of them outsiders). In every case, the gap between expectation and reality turned out to be enormous.Yahoo also walked away from opportunities. In 2002, Google wanted about $3 billion, but Yahoodidnt take the deal. Today, Google is worth more than $500 billion. Yahoo also had a deal to buy Facebook for $1 billion, but the dealfell thoughwhen Yahoo tried to cut the price. Facebook is nowworthmore than $350 billion.It happened to meMy entire career isthe result of several happy accidents.As a student atHarvey Mudd College, I decided to join the debate team. The national debate topic was on economics, something I knew nothing about. The captain of the team the previous year, Orley Ashenfelter, was atPrinceton getting a PhD in economics and helpe d us prepare.After this intoxicating taste of economics, I took two or three economics courses and decided that I really liked the subject. I took one class simply because it was the only economics class that fit in my schedule.That class happened to be taught by Orme Phelps, a no-nonsense professor whose class made meappreciateeconomics because it was rigorous and could make a real difference in peoples lives. He also showed me that being a professor is a terrific job.I decided to go to Yale to get a PhD in economics and become a professor.Who knows what paths my life would have taken if economics had not been the debate topic, if Orley had not inspired me, orif my schedule had not directed me to Orme, who changed my life? I was truly lucky.Once we recognize the ubiquitous role of uncertainty in our lives, we can anticipate that there will be surprises, and we can recognize luck for what it is when it does happen.How can we apply this lesson to our careers?I love the saying, If you love your job, you will never work a day of your life. When you have the good fortune to find the perfect job- something you are really good at and look forward to every morning- be humble and grateful for your good fortune.If your job does not work out as well as you hoped, dont assume that its your fault. It is to be expected in the uncertain world in which we live in. The good news is that you can try again- and again- until you find something you love.Uncertainty is a package of pitfalls and opportunities. Avoid the pitfalls and seize the opportunities. Thats the true secret to luck.Gary Smith is the Fletcher Jones Professor of Economics at Pomona College and the author of What the Luck? The Surprising Role of Chance in Our Everyday Lives

Why You Need to Be Competitive in Your Career - The Muse

Why You Need to Be Competitive in Your Career - The MuseWhy You Need to Be Competitive in Your Career I consider myself to be a lot of things. But, overly competitive isnt one of them.Of course, I always try to put my all into things and I want to make sure to do a solid job with everything I work on. But, that doesnt mean I obsess over trampling over everybody else around me in bestellung to earn the top spot. Believe me- Ive learned that theres a big difference between doing your best and trying to be the best. In fact, as Ive gotten older, Ive begun to transform into more of a collaborator than a competitor. Im a firm believer that the world would be a much better place if we all focused on supporting and encouraging one aelendher- rather than throwing other people under the bus to garner more recognition for ourselves. However, Ive also learned another important lesson As nice as that all sounds, things dont necessarily work this way when it comes to your own career. Lets face it - careers are competitive. There are plenty of people out there who claw their way to the top of the ladder, with zero regard for the people desperately hanging onto the rungs below them. The working world can be frustratingly cutthroat at times. Unfortunately, as someone whos not a born competitor- and can even be a little embarrassingly nave- thats a concept I had a tough time grasping when I was just getting started in my career. And, even more unfortunately, its something I came to grips with the hard way- admittedly, more than once.Ive had a boss take credit for something I worked my butt off on, only to quite literally shut the door in my face when I attempted to speak up. Ive had someone pose as an aspiring freelancer seeking advice, only so she could undercut my price on a project we were both bidding on. Ive had a co-worker shift blame for his own mistake onto my plate, in a futile (and, unfortunately, successful) attempt to save face.See? I wasnt lying when I told you that it was a difficult lesson that slapped me across my dumbstruck face on numerous occasions. But, as extrem as those experiences were, they illustrated something important about the way I approached the working world as a whole Whether youre a born competitor or not, you still need to have a little competitive edge in your career.Why? Well, to put it simply, everybody else out there is looking out for number one. So, unless you want to be repeatedly stomped all over, youre going to need to do the same thing- at least to a certain degree. No, that doesnt mean you need to be ruthless, aggressive, and condescending toward everybody else around you. And, without a doubt, you always want to be honest, ethical, and respectful. However, its important for you to remember that nobody cares as much about your career and your success as you do. As selfish as it sounds, more often than not, its up to you to keep your best interests front and center in order to take the necessary steps to achieve what you want. If you wait for other people to do it for you (or even to give you a loving, supportive push along), youll only wind up sorely disappointed. Trust me, Ive been there. Regardless of how much competitive drive is required of me, I still absolutely never want to be that cutthroat professional who seems overly aggressive, intimidating, and downright unapproachable. But, you know what? I dont want to be a doormat whos easily taken advantage of either. And, as I found out the hard way, a certain degree of polite competitiveness is the secret to navigating that happy medium in your career. Personally, Im now much more willing to hold my ground and take charge of my own success. So, no, I wont throw you under the bus in order to improve my own competitive standing- but I wont let you turn around and do that to me either. Are you a born competitor? Or, did you have to learn the hard way like me? Let me know on Twitter

Pay Policy for Snow Days and Other Inclement Weather Days

Pay Policy for Snow Days and Other Inclement Weather DaysPay Policy for Snow Days and Other Inclement Weather DaysAre you entitled to get paid if your company closes because of snow or if you cant make it into to work because of icy roads, rising water, or other inclement weather or natural disasters? There are several factors involved in determining whether you get paid for inclement weather days. These factors include whether you are anexempt employee or a non-exempt employee, as well as federal and state law and company policy. Abedrngnisher factor includes whether the company is closed, or whether it is open but you cannot make it into work. Read below for detailed information on getting paid for snow and other inclement weather days. Getting Paid During Bad Weather Days The Department of LaborsWage and Hour Divisionoversees the Fair Labor Standards Act, which establishes employment standards such as minimum wage, overtime, and more. According to the Wage and Hour Division, t here is a difference between how employers must pay exempt employeesand non-exempt employees. There are also state laws that regulate how and when employees are paid. Employers must be in compliance with both federal and state regulations. Non-Exempt Employees Non-exempt employees are those that arenot exempt from overtime pay. Most non-exempt employees earn an hourly wage rather than a salary and are paid overtime (typically time and a half) for hours worked over 40 hours per week. Fornon-exempt employees(who are paid on an hourly basis for hours actually worked) federal law does not require them to be paid when they do not come to work due to inclement weather, either due to inability to come to work or because the company is closed. If the company closes partway during the day due to weather, the employer only has to pay non-exempt employees for the hours they worked before the closure. Some states have reporting time pay laws that require non-exempt employees be paid for a c ertain number of hours whenever the employee reports to their work as scheduled, even if no work is available. For example, California employers are required to pay half a daysreporting time payto employees who report to their job but arent able to work.Check with yourstatedepartment oflaborfor regulations in your state. Exempt Employees The Wage and Hour Division publishes opinion lettersthat provide guidance for employers that are deciding how to pay exempt employees during periods of inclement weather. Exempt employees are those who are exempt from overtime payrequirements. Exempt employees are typically paid a salary and earn a specific minimum salary. The guidance for paying employees who cant work due to inclement weather varies based on the companys leave plan, whether the employee has accrued time-off and other factors. The guidelines for paying exempt employees are also different based upon whether the company is closed because of the weather or whether the company is o pen and the employee opts to stay home. Read below for more information about each scenario. When Weather Forces a Company to Close Employers who close during periods of bad weather must pay the weekly salary for an exempt employee during the closure. Thus, regardless of whether an employee was at work for the entire week, the employee should receive his or her salary for the full week. However, an employer may require an exempt employee to use accrued leave for days of absence during such a closure. This accrued leave might include paid time off, vacation time, or other forms of accrued leave. That being said, the employer is leise obligated to pay the full salary of the exempt employee, regardless of whether the employee has a leave balance. If the employee has no more leave time left, an employer may be required to advance leave time to him or her. When A Company Stays Open in Bad Weather Employers who remain open during such periods must pay an exempt employee for any pa rtial or whole day the employee reports to work during such periods. For example, even if an employer closes the business part way through the day because of weather (perhaps the weather is worsening, for example), he or she still must pay exempt employees their full salary. For days when an exempt employee elects not to report to work because of weather, the employer is free to deduct accrued leave for such absences from the employees leave bank. If the exempt employee is not yet eligible for accrued leave or has exhausted such leave, an employer may make a deduction from pay for whole-day absences. Check with your human resources department or manager for information on your companys inclement weather policy and how that policy applies to you. Working From Home Some employers allow employees to work remotely during bad weather. In this case, they generally receive their full salary and do not have to use any accrued leave time. If youre not sure about company policy, check wit h your supervisor or human resources to see if that is an option that is available to you. If it is, you should be paid your regular rate of pay for the hours you work from home.

Top Resume Templates 2018 Guide!

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