Executive coach and public speaker Gerry Valentine provides a breakdown of the general steps required to achieve executive presence (online article).

A TED Talk by management theorist Simon Sinek…
What makes a great leader? Management theorist Simon Sinek suggests, it’s someone who makes their employees feel secure, who draws staffers into a circle of trust. But creating trust and safety — especially in an uneven economy — means taking on big responsibility.
Simon Sinek explores how leaders can inspire cooperation, trust and change. He’s the author of the classic “Start With Why”; his latest book is “Leaders Eat Last.