There are new rules for leadership presence in town.

For years, leaders have heard they need to build "Executive Presence"

Sylvia Ann Hewlett, expert on workplace power and influence, compared her 10-year-long survey results with Harvard Business Review.

She shares what's important today in its 3 categories.

So here are 5 insights from the study that are too good to miss:

1️⃣ Gone are the days when forcefulness or being the loudest in the room meant you were the best.

Now, it’s all about ears over mouth.

That means listening and learning from your team before jumping to decisions.

2️⃣ We’re moving past the whole tall, slim, and magazine-cover look to focusing on the real you.

It’s more about your vibe and what you stand for than your height, attractiveness or dress size.

3️⃣ Got humor? Cool. Don't? Still cool. Genuineness is the key.

4️⃣ Being an impactful leader means being seen - both online and in person.

A solid digital presence on places like LinkedIn can get you even farther in your career.

5️⃣ Authenticity is the new black and the era of cookie-cutter leaders is over.

You need to ditch the old models and show up as the real you.

Lastly, an important thing to note here is that...

You don't have to nail every trait from this list.

Pick the ones that resonate the most with you.

So your unique mix becomes your signature leadership style. 💛