The Look & Sound of Leadership

Essential Communications - Tom Henschel

An ongoing series of Executive Coaching Tips designed to help you be perceived in the workplace the way you want to be perceived.

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273 episodes
Updated July 9

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Mar 4, 2015 · 12 min
Status
We all assign ourselves a certain status. Of course, that means we assign status to others, too. The question is: do people experience your status as appropriate? Or do you need to dial it up? Or down!
Feb 5, 2015 · 11 min
Defining Success
“I’ll know it when I see it” is a natural thought when starting a new project. Feeling “It’s just not right” is natural when a situation is nagging. But your followers need you to tell them specifically what success looks like. If you don’t tell them, how will they know?
Jan 6, 2015 · 12 min
Mentoring & Mentors
Finding good mentors – and using them wisely – can change your career trajectory. So can being a mentor to others. Here are actions for succeeding in both roles.
Dec 3, 2014 · 15 min
The Honorable Executive
Executives create honor in the workplace not by declarations and speeches. Rather, honor is built in the display of small, consistent behaviors every day. This month’s Tip examines two of those behaviors and one over-arching factor.
Nov 6, 2014 · 16 min
Managing Performance: Up or Out
Poor performers often linger far too long. Leaders who avoid these performance issues damage their reputations and weaken their teams. Here are five actions to help you manage poor performers up or out.
Oct 2, 2014 · 14 min
Thinking Errors
Thinking errors are tough to spot in yourself because they seem true. Usually we've believed them for a long time. Here are ways to free yourself from thinking errors
Sep 4, 2014 · 14 min
Pursuing A Promotion
We'd all like to be given a promotion merely because it's our turn. But earning a promotion is actually a job in itself. Mastering the four factors described here will accelerate the process.
Aug 6, 2014 · 10 min
Managing Up
We all want bosses who are sensitive to our needs. But savvy players know we need to manage our bosses at least as much as they manage us.
Jul 9, 2014 · 14 min
Personal Branding
Each one of us has a personal brand. Every day we reinforce our brands consciously or unconsciously. The tools in this episode will help you craft your brand with intention.
Jun 5, 2014 · 13 min
Leading Through Delegation
Your ability to execute senior-level work correlates directly to your ability to delegate effectively. The better you are delegation, the higher you can rise.
Apr 30, 2014 · 14 min
Achieving Authenticity
Leaders who are authentic display The Look & Sound of Leadership™. We follow them eagerly. But how to achieve authenticity? Here are five tools.
Apr 3, 2014 · 13 min
Your Goodwill Bank Account
Certain people seem to have unlimited leeway when they make a mistake or miss a deadline while others seem to acquire black marks and penalties for the most minor infractions. This month’s episode explains why.
Mar 4, 2014 · 13 min
Captivate Your Audience
If you don’t grab your audience at the start, it’s tough to win ‘em over later. The two behaviors described here will help you engage your listeners before you’ve said a word.
Feb 5, 2014 · 13 min
Creating Devoted Followers
We all sense the subtle messages we send each other. When those messages have even a whiff of disapproval, your followers may begin to cool.
Jan 8, 2014 · 12 min
Perception Is Reality
Accepting how others see you can be a struggle. Until you can, you may not seem ready for the next step in your career.
Dec 5, 2013 · 15 min
Taming Email
An ongoing series of Executive Coaching Tips designed to help you be perceived in the workplace the way you want to be perceived.
Nov 7, 2013 · 13 min
Speaking Your Truth
We all have moments when we don’t speak up because we worry what other people might think. Here’s a way to help you find—and keep!—your voice. 11/07/13
Oct 3, 2013 · 10 min
The Generous Executive
Choosing to collaborate often feels like inviting an invader to sit down and eat your food. It can be done, but it doesn’t feel natural. And why would you? Where’s the benefit?
Sep 5, 2013 · 10 min
Gravitas
Gravitas is credibility that goes beyond titles or credentials. Without it, you can’t achieve The Look & Sound of Leadership™. This Tip will help you get it and keep it.
Aug 1, 2013 · 11 min
Soliciting Feedback
Without good feedback about yourself, you can’t achieve The Look & Sound of Leadership. But how can you get good feedback about yourself?

The Look & Sound of Leadership

Status

Defining Success

Mentoring & Mentors

The Honorable Executive

Managing Performance: Up or Out

Thinking Errors

Pursuing A Promotion

Managing Up

Personal Branding

Leading Through Delegation

Achieving Authenticity

Your Goodwill Bank Account

Captivate Your Audience

Creating Devoted Followers

Perception Is Reality

Taming Email

Speaking Your Truth

The Generous Executive

Gravitas

Soliciting Feedback