326 Leadership presence, power and wisdom

Join me for this solosode where I reflect on conversations with recent podcast guests, plus what has been inspiring me - from books to amazing developments in technology. Then I respond to a question about executive presence and its role in effective, influential leadership. Strength of character really comes to mind here - and that includes knowing your values, recognising your biases and challenging the systems you are a part of. The theme through all of this is: Be a good human. Show up, stand for something and share it with the world!  Shownotes See more at: http://www.zoerouth.com/podcast/leadership-presence-zoe-routh Key Moments  Planet human [00:01:50] Experiments in EEG - mind reading, dream recording and other amazing potential applications of this new technology! Planet Zoë [00:04:54] Updates on the progress of Zoë's books, including Terra Blanca and Olympus Bound. Abuse of Power [00:09:33] Exploration of the abuse of power in various contexts, including politics and war, and the need for leaders to have a healthy relationship with power. The importance of cultural norms in executive presence [00:12:06] Playing to existing cultural norms can enhance influence, such as standing up straight, dressing professionally, and using a lower voice. Challenging biases in executive presence [00:13:23] Authenticity and quiet power can be just as influential as conforming to conventional norms, and leaders should make room for those who don't fit the traditional image. Being mindful of biases and challenging our thinking [00:14:25] We need to be aware of our subconscious biases and challenge them to think more deeply, as quick assessments can lead to incorrect judgments.