Talent Pulse 6.4 - Executive Presence: Desired but Ill-Defined

To develop a clearer perspective on executive presence, we asked HR professionals to define executive presence and indicate what knowledge, skills, abilities, and characteristics are important for its
meaning. Our study found that executive presence is the combination of three key factors: interpersonal aptitude, professional affect, and technical competence. In sum, it is how you interact with people, how you present yourself, and what you know.