Unleash Your BS (Best Self) Putting Your Executive Presence to the Test [Paperback]

Based on a corporate crisis ripped from todays headlines, Unleash Your BS (Best Self) tells the tale of Fortune 500 managers who are suddenly facing a post-merger downsizing. With their careers hanging in the balance, they are dropped into a leadership and communications training program that will either leave them in charge . . .or leave them behind.

JT Black, the independent consultant known for his entertaining style and powerful results, is assigned the task of developing their leadership finesse, executive presence, and communication skills. In other words, cajoling them to lead and be heard.

Unleash Your BS is for every manager ready to rise to the next level of his or her leadership. Whether youre in a volatile work environment or are gearing up for your next promotion, this book offers concrete techniques for enhancing your executive presence and strengthening your personal brand.Act 1

Scene I: A Tale of Two Companies

Scene II: The Participants Arrive

Scene III: Executive Presence by Definition

Scene IV: The Black Sheep

Act 2

Scene I: Taking Control and Command

Scene II: Building Confidence

Scene III: Minute to Win It

Act 3

Scene I: POW--Powerful Opening Words

Scene II: Practice--The Art of Imperfection

Act 4

Scene I: Model Communications

Scene II: What They Hear

Scene III: What They See

Scene IV: Visual Aids

Act 5

Scene I: Q&A Placement

Scene II: Q&A Mastery

Act 6

Scene I: The Order of Things

Scene II: The Power of Three

Act 7

Scene I: I Dont Know

Scene II: Brand Repair

Act 8

Scene I: Opposing Views

Act 9

Scene I: Stand Up For Your Message

Scene II: Engaging Conference Calls

Scene III: Impactful Emails

Act 10

Scene I: Taking Sides (of the room)

Scene II: Professional Appearance

Act 11

Scene I: Distracted Decision-Makers

Scene II: Storytelling

Act 12

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