Many leaders consider executive presence a make-or-break factor in high-powered promotions. But what exactly is this elusive quality, and how do you develop it? This book explains how to build the charisma, confidence, and decisiveness that top leaders feel and project out to the world. Whether you’re in a hectic meeting or delivering a critical presentation, you’ll be inspired to bring new strength to your leadership position.

How to be human at work. HBR’s Emotional Intelligence Series features smart, essential reading on the human side of professional life from the pages of Harvard Business Review . Each book in the series offers proven research showing how our emotions impact our work lives, practical advice for managing difficult people and situations, and inspiring essays on what it means to tend to our emotional well-being at work. Uplifting and practical, these books describe the social skills that are critical for ambitious professionals to master.