Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 30, 2013

Leaders have long recognized that an inherently diverse workforce – one that’s inclusive of women, people of color, and gay individuals – confers a competitive edge in selling products and services to diverse end users. How can leaders leverage and develop diverse talent in 2014? CTI research spotlights five ways: 1.

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 22, 2014

Top jobs are given to those who also look and act the part, who manifest “executive presence” (EP). According to new CTI research (PDF) , EP constitutes 26% of what senior leaders say it takes to get the next promotion. And the feedback that might help them do so is markedly absent at all levels of management.

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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. ” More than half (53%) of Latinas and 44% of Latinos say that EP at their company is defined by conforming to traditionally white, male standards.

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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'

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 6, 2016

This is a classic story of unintended consequences — inadvertently short-circuiting long-term management — to the detriment of companies, investors, and the economy. The diversion of cash from investment slowed long-term strategic success. Eventually, the company’s share price nosedived.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 23, 2015

I saw this first hand while researching the hiring practices of top-tier investment banks, management consulting firms, and law firms. These organizations, also known as elite professional service (EPS) firms, have some of the most well-developed and longstanding on-campus programs.

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