You’ve Got the Power of Intention, Now Use It
You started this book with an idea that you wanted to strengthen your executive
presence.
After reading this chapter, hopefully you are beginning to see how
negative thoughts can hold you back and how setting a positive intention
enhances your presence. It’s
a mental game, but as with any game, it takes
practice. Ideally, you will have a consistent and overarching
intention for your
leadership style, as well as an ability to create situational intentions. It’s critical
to stop, determine the reaction you want to elicit, and set the right intention. In
the next chapter we’ll discuss how to support your
intention through your body
language and actions.
Key Takeaways from Chapter 1
1. Being intentional about your presence is similar to having an athlete’s mental
focus.
2. Uncover any negative thoughts you have about your presence that are getting
in your way. Know what’s playing just below your consciousness.
3. Set a positive intention for the kind of presence you want to convey overall.
That’s your personal presence brand. For inspiration,
consider what leaders
had an influence on you.
4. Set unique intentions for situations where you interact with others. Your
intention should match the desired reaction from others, usually in emotional
terms.
5. Use meetings as an effective training ground for
establishing an intentional
executive presence.
Ideas I Want to Try from Chapter 1:
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