CHOICES Magazine

If leadership can be defined as what others do when the leader is not there, then Executive Presence may be summarized as how other people describe or think of you when you are not in the room. You hear a lot of buzz about “Executive Presence” or EP but few people can really define it.

My first memory of leadership is when my older brother of nearly 5 was the leader marching around the house trailing Cheerios along his path, with my twin sister and me following behind shrieking and laughing while stepping on and crushing as many of those little circles as we could!

Real & Raw Leadership: Power in the Messy Middle Clare Garner, London, England, Speaker, Biz Mentor, Creator of the Real & Raw Leaders [...]

These tips from Bank of America can help you create a meaningful legacy while generating a healthy retirement income.

The 1990s were a transformative period in South Africa, marked by the end of apartheid, the release of Nelson Mandela from prison, and the subsequent transition to a democratic government with the 1994 elections. Because of my position in the Head Office of the newspaper group, I often attended events hosted by one of our prestigious newspapers, which is how I had the good fortune to meet Mr. Mandela on several occasions.

Great leaders know that creativity is a key component of survival. You must demonstrate to your team members every day of every month of every year, year after year, what creativity means and how important it is to the organization.

For many of us, the experiences of our childhood deeply influence the paths we walk as adults. If you’ve ever felt compelled to suppress your true feelings to remain safe in a volatile environment, I feel you—I was that person, too.

Thank you for joining us on this enlightening exploration of leadership. We hope the articles within this issue have inspired and equipped you with valuable insights to enhance your own leadership journey.

In today’s digital landscape, cybersecurity has emerged as a critical concern for businesses of all sizes. With the rapid advancements in technology, cyber threats have become more sophisticated, posing significant risks to organizational data, financial resources, and overall operational integrity.