Executive presence is the ability to command attention and have the perception of authority and confidence.
It’s a buzzword in the business world and is something any nurse wanting to climb the corporate ladder should know about.
In short, if you want to be noticed and promoted, you need to have executive presence.
Importantly, even those nurses who feel very comfortable and committed to a clinical role need to have executive presence.
It’s not just for those who hold, or aspire to, executive-level positions.