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Jun 2023
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Unlocking Executive Presence through Emo...

Essential Communications - Tom Henschel
About this episode

During her first C-suite years, a leader burned a lot of bridges. Her boss, who’d traveled a similar path, gets her a coach and sets only one goal: repair relations through emotional intelligence.


Lots and lots of tools and resources this month:


Free downloads:

The Feeling Words Grid

EQ Model


Books and papers to sharpen your skills

“Executive Presence: The Missing Link between Merit and Success” 

“The EQ Edge: Emotional Intelligence and Your Success”

“Thanks for the Feedback: The Science and Art of Receiving Feedback Well”

“Executive Presence” from Center for Talent Innovation


This episode is tagged in three categories in the Podcast Library:

Executive Presence

Managing Yourself

Personal Growth & Self-Development

Five episodes to help you command a room:

109 Building Emotional Intelligence 

146 Building Empathy

155 The Human Element

69 Leadership & Self-Deception

17 Speaking for Yourself 


Please help yourself to any (or all!) of our free infographics in the Essential Tools bin.

Our deepest gratitude to those who post reviews. Thank you!!! 


Let us know how we can support you.

Until next month, be well!

Tom and The Look & Sound of Leadership team. 

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