Taking the Stage: How Women Can Speak Up, Stand Out, and Succeed

Chapter NinePortray Yourself as a Leader

The Humphrey Group works with many female leaders around the world, and the scripts they have created for themselves do not always project confident leadership. Some tell us they wish they could present their arguments more convincingly in meetings—they have great ideas but can't always get them across with strength or clarity. Others tell us they're good at setting forth their views in small groups, but they would like to be more effective at inspiring the room when they give major presentations. Still others say that when it comes to job interviews, they would like to be better at selling themselves. And almost all the women we deal with would like to sound more confident and convincing in everyday ...