Posts by Scott Hutcheson
Executive Presence 2023 (so far!) Evaluations and Testimonials
It has been a busy 2023 and it’s not over yet. Much of what’s been keeping us busy is our Executive Presence training. By the end of this calendar year, we will have delivered the training onsite to 14 different organizations working with nearly 150 different leaders! Here’s some of the feedback we’ve received from…
Read MoreWelcome to Executive Presence @ BSC: A Training & Coaching Program for Leaders
OBJECTIVES AND APPROACH. The Executive Presence workshop is designed to give you the understanding and tools you need to significantly enhance your presence as a leader. We believe the definition of “leader” is a freely-followed person; someone who would be followed even if they had no formal authority. We believe an individual’s presence is key to that…
Read MoreZig-Zag Leadership Lunch-and-Learns (and more)
Life throws us unexpected twists and turns. So do clients, suppliers, partners, team members, even the universe itself. Some of us are better than others at charting a path that zig-zags in unexpected ways. When a full-speed-ahead approach leaves you stuck and frustrated, you’ll need to draw on another way of thinking, behaving, and doing…
Read MoreWelcome to Leadership BioDynamics @ LLNL: A Biology of Behavior Approach to Executive Presence
OBJECTIVES AND APPROACH. The Leadership The Leadership Biodynamics: A Biology of Behavior Approach to Executive Presence workshop equips you with the knowledge and practical tools to elevate your leadership effectiveness. Leadership Biodynamics is a science-based, practice-proven approach to executive presence. It has been developed and tested to meet scholarly standards. Our philosophy is rooted in the belief…
Read MorePurdue Engineering Staff Leadership Academy
Here are some resources mentioned during our first session that may be of interest.
Read MoreOrganizational Leadership Orientation (TLI 10000)
“Lead from the back — and let others believe they are in front.” – Nelson Mandela Purdue Course Catalogue Description: This course is designed to help students explore issues and practices in technology-driven organizations. A seminar approach, utilizing case method is emphasized. The course orientates incoming students to Organizational Leadership. Students analyze assumptions on a variety…
Read MoreWelcome to Executive Presence @ Keysight: A Training & Coaching Program for Leaders
OBJECTIVES AND APPROACH. The Executive Presence workshop is designed to give you the understanding and tools you need to significantly enhance your presence as a leader. We believe the definition of “leader” is a freely-followed person; someone who would be followed even if they had no formal authority. We believe an individual’s presence is key to that…
Read More2023 Purdue Mandela Washington Fellows Leadership Development Resources
Hello Fellows. I’ll be posting any slides I use in our leadership sessions here along with other useful additional resources Common Leadership Curriculum Session One – June 29, 2023 2023 Mandela Fellows – Session 1.pptx Lifeline Exercise Template and Instructions Introduction to the Leadership Development & Action Plan (LDAP) – June 30, 2023 2023 Mandela…
Read MoreUnlocking Your Team’s Potential with the Quality of Interaction Index
Growth, innovation, and change are team sports. Guiding an organization from potential to performance is a complex undertaking that requires more than just individual talent. The unit of transformation is the team—executive teams, project teams, and boards of directors, for example. While having smart, dedicated people is essential, the way they interact determines whether their combined…
Read MoreIntroduction to Executive Presence
OBJECTIVES AND APPROACH. This Introduction to Executive Presence workshop is designed to give you an introduction to some tools and frameworks you can use to significantly enhance your presence as a leader. We believe the definition of “leader” is a freely-followed person; someone who would be followed even if they had no formal authority. An individual’s…
Read MoreHow I Met My Seven Mothers
In late April 2023, I was invited to participate in a production of Listen to Your Mother, a national series of live readings by local writers in celebration of Mother’s Day, created by blogger Ann Imig. The following is the transcript of the story I told. I would like to tell you a story about…
Read MoreExecutive Presence for Scientific Philanthropy Professionals
Scientific philanthropy is the practice of designing and guiding partnerships between private donors and scientists to support research and innovation. Executive presence is the ability to project warmth, competence, self-confidence, and credibility. These qualities are especially important for the professionals who work with private donors and to support research and innovation at universities, hospitals, and…
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