Is Your Body Language Destroying Your Image as a Leader?

If you have recently achieved prominence in your organization, you must not only act but also look the part. You need to project a persona that exudes confidence and competence. This is not to say that you puff yourself up to be superhuman. It just means that you show that you are sure of yourself and that you deserve your position of leadership.

Leadership training programs talk about establishing your image in a way that shows your strength. Here are 3 tips:

1.     Stand tall. The word “slouch” does not just refer to a drooping posture. It has come to mean a lazy or incompetent person. Don’t give anyone the chance to consider you in either category.

2.     Remain calm. If you are nervous or move anxiously about, you can appear to be out of control. 

3.     Believe in yourself. Talk yourself through any moments of anxiety…behind the scenes. Remember that you have earned this position because you are fully capable. Project confidence and others will be confident in you.