Networking Nugget 109 Do You Convey Leadership

Be a Leader at Business Functions How do you recognize leaders at a business function? Here are the qualities that help you stand out:

Ability to make others feel comfortable
Appear confident and at ease
Ability to laugh at themselves––not at others
Show interest in others: maintain eye contact, self-disclose, asks questions and actively listens
Extends themselves to others––lean into a greeting with a firm handshake and a smile
Conveys a sense of enthusiasm and energy
Are well rounded, well informed, well intentioned and well mannered
Knows vignettes or stories of actual events that are interesting, humorous and appropriate
Conveys respect and genuinely likes people.
Continually conveys the signals of Executive Presence in all they do.
Leadership Qualities for the Office:
Keeps it professional all the time
Knows the protocol of the organization
Listens more than speaks
Critiques rather than criticizes
Helps others get what they want
Creates win/win solutions
Is assertive––not aggressive
Is willing to go the extra mile
Is appreciative of the help received
Works with dedication and loyalty
Constantly improves their knowledge
Is the best at what they do
Learns to get along with everyone
Are diplomatic.
These suggestions are all easy to read yet take focus, practice and skill to continually implement.

Andrea Nierenberg President of Nierenberg Consulting Group