Doors of Perception: Getting Others to Notice the New You

by Talula Cartwright

For leaders, making changes in themselves to improve their effectiveness is only half the battle. They also need to affect people's perceptions so that these newfound leadership skills will be noticed. This requires some public relations, among other things.

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Like beauty, leadership qualities are in the eye of the beholder. People react based on what they see and hear, not necessarily on what is really there and what is really said. What is perceived as a leadership strength by one observer may be viewed as a leadership weakness by another.

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