“Great inspirational leaders are able to connect the bigger picture, that clear vision of what the future may bring, with the actions of today,” says Peter Stewart.

In this second part of a deep dive into Executive Presence, Daniel and Peter look at how good emotional management and an ability to inspire contribute to a strong executive presence.

Tune in to learn:

• Why it’s important to balance authenticity and awareness of others
• How storytelling and metaphor contribute to Executive Presence
• The one thing leaders can do to elevate their Executive Presence and Influence

Plus, leadership lessons from Disneyland, and what different kinds of knives have to do with leadership.

Questions, comments, or topic ideas? Drop us an e-mail at podcast@stewartleadership.com.

To request a leadership presence self-assessment, e-mail us at info@stewartleadership.com.

In this episode:

2:35 – Memory Lane: Leadership Lessons from Disneyland

11:08 – Topic: What is Executive Presence?

14:17 – Quadrant III: How You Manage Emotions

27:25 – Quadrant IV: How You Inspire

37:13 – Lightning Round

Resources:

“80 Years Later: The Legacy of Walt Disney’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs”, The Walt Disney Family Museum

Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources:

Stewart Leadership Executive Presence Model

Podcast: Episode 35: What is Executive Presence? (Part 1)

What Is Executive Presence?

Self-Awareness is the Leadership Quality You Might Not Have

5 Behaviors to Help Develop Your Emotional Intelligence

6 Ways to Regulate Your Emotions for Leadership Effectiveness

Storytelling: The One Powerful Leadership Tool You Probably Aren’t Using Enough

The Power of Metaphor in Leadership

Podcast: Episode 1: The Power of Metaphor

5 Questions to Develop Your Personal Philosophy of Leadership

Video: Business Results: Earning Hearts and Minds

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Leaders “take up a lot of space,” says Peter Stewart.

What leaders do in that space can be the difference between great business and people results–and bad ones.

In today’s episode, Daniel and Peter tackle the topic of executive presence–how it’s evolved over the years, what it means today, and how leaders can develop and improve it so they show up with credibility and confidence.

Tune in to learn:

• What a modern model of Executive Presence looks like
• How decision-making impacts Executive Presence
• The one thing leaders can do to establish professional credibility

Executive Presence is about more than just what a leader wears to work. “It’s how you show up as a leader,” says Daniel. Leaders of any age, gender, and personality can develop a well-rounded presence that gets business results and people results.

Questions, comments, or topic ideas? Drop us an e-mail at podcast@stewartleadership.com.

In this episode:

1:59 – Insight of the Week

7:15 – Topic: What is Executive Presence?

11:03 – The Stewart Leadership Executive Presence Model

15:13 – Quadrant I: How You Show up

22:52 – Quadrant II: How You Decide

29:23 – Lightning Round

Resources:

People I (Mostly) Admire Podcast: Interview with Jonathan Levin, President, Stanford University (Freakonomics Radio Network)

Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources:

Stewart Leadership Executive Presence Model

5 Executive Presence Superpowers of Quiet Leaders

The One Crucial Element that Can Boost Executive Presence for Women

5 Ways Your Decision-Making Impacts Your Executive Presence

What Is Executive Presence?

Develop a Strong Executive Presence by Focusing on These 4 Areas

10 Tips that Will Improve Your Presentation Skills

5 Characteristics of Leaders Who Show Up with Authority

4 Steps to Effective Decision-Making

5 Questions to Develop Your Personal Philosophy of Leadership

Video: Business Results: Earning Hearts and M

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AI is “not special,” says Dr. Allen Badeau. “It’s just a bigger part of your technology strategy.”

In today’s episode, Daniel, Peter, and Dr. Badeau discuss the latest developments in the artificial intelligence (AI) landscape and how leaders can best leverage this rapidly evolving technology for productivity and development.

Dr. Badeau is an AI evangelist with over 20 years experience building AI systems. He is the Co-Founder of Harmonic AI and the host of NowMedia’s weekly broadcast “AI Today.” Dr. Badeau was also instrumental in developing Stewart Leadership’s newest offering, Stewy, an on-demand AI coach trained on over 40 years of Stewart Leadership insights, models, and expertise.

Tune in to learn:

• Why AI is like a “highly intelligent adolescent”
• How finding the right AI is like shoe shopping
• How leaders can balance the risks and advantages of current AI models

Join us for a realistic–and reassuring–look at the current AI landscape.

Questions, comments, or topic ideas? Drop us an e-mail at podcast@stewartleadership.com.

In this episode:

1:53 – Introduction: Dr. Allen Badeau

2:45 – Topic: How Leaders Leverage AI for Productivity and Development

8:20 – How Business Leaders Should Approach AI

20:08 – Stewy: Your Customizable, On-Demand AI Leadership Coach

36:38 – Lightning Round

Resources:

Dr. Allen Badeau’s Website

Harmonic AI

“AI Today,” NowMedia

Moore’s Law

Stewart Leadership Insights and Resources:

Stewy: Your AI Leadership Coach

10 Ways to Grow Your Career with Stewy, Your New AI Coach

10 Cool Things Leaders Can Do With an AI Coach

The AI Integration Roadmap

4 Ways to Develop a Strategy of Adaptation

7 Ways to Prepare Leaders for Disruption

Planning for Disruption: Five Ways to Future-Proof Your Organization

5 Advantages of Becoming a Digitally Literate Change Leader

5 Misconceptions About Digital Transformation–and Why They Matter

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