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My client boasted in our first meeting, “Sarcasm is my hallmark. I can be brutal, but I make the point!” His survey data showed it was really hurting him.
Sarcasm is anger pushed through too small a hole. It is like a sword and others do not have a shield. Next time you have the perfect sarcastic statement, ask yourself, “Does this need to be said by me right now?” Your career will thank you for it.
Executive Presence tip – Carol Keers
Ever had an employee or peer say, “It’s not my fault?” Just heard a great leader say, in that situation, “It’s not your fault, but it certainly is your responsibility.” Simple, brilliant, and credible.
Executive Presence tip – Carol Keers
“I have always been open to critical feedback, but also quite sensitive to it myself. For years I felt I had to be perfect, or at least appear that I was on top of everything. I tried to hide my weaknesses from others, fearing they would reject me if they knew who I really was. Eventually, I realized that they could see my weaknesses more clearly than I could. In attempting to cover things up, I was only fooling myself.” – Bill George
Executive Presence Tip by Carol Keers
Dr. Ruth Westheimer, the author and media personality, is 91 years old and going strong. She says, “I have an obligation to live large and make a dent in this world.” As a sex consultant Dr. Ruth said, “I get to this age, because you can tell people what to do!”
Executive Presence tip – Carol Keers