Tag Archives: Executive Presence

What Every Communicator Can Learn From … Michael Jackson

By Connie Dieken | Published: February 1, 2010
Executive communication coach Connie Dieken shares what every communicator can learn from watching Michael Jackson. She captures three leadership lessons from his newly released film, "This is It," that can transform your approach to presentation skills.
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Did This CEO Hit the Sweet Spot?

By Connie Dieken | Published: January 17, 2010
Executive communication coach Connie Dieken critiques a video interview of Kraft CEO Irene Rosenfeld, sharing two tips to help all executives come across better and prevent undermining their own influence.
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Jon & Kate Plus….You.

By Connie Dieken | Published: May 27, 2009
Jon & Kate's body language was so cold in their season premiere that the cameras needed de-icing. Executive communication coach Connie Dieken reveals 5 specific tips to help you come across at your best in the workplace, even if you can't stand the person you're communicating with.
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Conquer Criticism: Tips to Overcome It

By Connie Dieken | Published: January 27, 2009
We’re living in a harsh, harsh world.  I’m sure you’ve noticed that you can now get a daily dose of cheap shots here on the Internet. Follow the comment section after most web entries and you’ll find boatloads of hyper-critical, snarky comments.  Turn on your TV and there it is again – the Simon Cowell [...]
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Are You a Communicator-in-Chief?

By Connie Dieken | Published: January 18, 2009
Out with the old, in with the new.  As we say goodbye to George Bush and his colorful, sometimes mangled communications, (can you say misunderestimated?) we usher in a new era of oratory. We’re shifting to a new Communicator-in-Chief. What do I mean by this? A Communicator-in-Chief is a leader whose messages are so pragmatic, on [...]
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National Security and the Phone Book

By Connie Dieken | Published: December 2, 2008
As I watched President-Elect Obama’s news conference announcing his national security team nominees this morning, it reminded me of why I sat on a phone book behind the anchor desk. Let me explain why I boosted my butt on a book first, and then I’ll link it to today’s news conference and your executive presence. In 20 [...]
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