Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 11, 2016

They modify their appearance, body language, and communication style — all components of executive presence (EP), that intangible element that defines leadership material. I am twisting myself into a pretzel to adapt to my company culture, and they can’t budge an inch to call me by my given name?”

EPS 8

EPS Banking Diversity Bottom-up 8

Harvard Business Review

JULY 17, 2014

Moving up in an organization depends on looking and acting like a leader, on being perceived as having “executive presence” (EP). According to research from the Center for Talent Innovation (CTI), EP constitutes 26% of what senior leaders say it takes to get to the next promotion. Diversity Managing yourself'

EPS 8

EPS Hypercompetition Diversity Constraint 8

Harvard Business Review

MAY 6, 2016

To hear long-term investors tell it, company executives have embraced short-term thinking like never before. Four hundred seventy-one companies in the S&P 500 bought back stock last year, and 372 companies expanded their dividends — actions undertaken in spite of the need to invest heavily to keep up with global market changes.

Long-term 8

Long-term Incentives Short-term Management 8

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 23, 2015

These organizations, also known as elite professional service (EPS) firms, have some of the most well-developed and longstanding on-campus programs. In the EPS world, on-campus “school lists” have two tiers, based largely on prestige. ” Ultimately, this narrowing of candidates has implications for corporate diversity.

EPS 8

EPS Diversity Banking Reputation 8