Practice Guide: Lights, Camera, Action: Demonstrating Leadership and Executive Presence in a Virtual Work Environment
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Kimberly Lerman is a Talent Manager in the Atlanta office of Consilio. She works primarily with attorneys, placing them in a variety of positions in corporate legal departments across numerous industries as well as at law firms. Prior to the start of her career in recruiting in 2015, Kimberly spent 15 years practicing law in Atlanta, and she was involved in hiring attorneys throughout that time. In her last legal role, she served as Vice President & Associate General Counsel for a large company in Atlanta. In addition to seven years of in-house experience, Kimberly also worked as a litigation associate at local law firms, including several years at both King & Spalding and Eversheds Sutherland. Throughout her law firm tenure, Kimberly was involved with interviewing law students and lawyers at job fairs, on-campus interviews, and onsite interviews. She also was a member of the Hiring Committee at Eversheds Sutherland from 2005 – 2007. Kimberly currently serves as Co-Chair of the Duke Atlanta Women’s Forum and is a Member of the Duke Law Atlanta Board. She also volunteers with Emory Connects as a mentor for current Emory students considering a career in law, and serves as an Interviewer for the Emory Alumni Interview Program. When not working or volunteering her time, Kimberly enjoys swimming, biking, and running, having completed 20 Ironman® triathlons. She is also an avid scuba diver and enjoys standup paddleboarding, hiking, nature photography (including underwater photography), yoga, and cooking.
Summary
Prior to 2020, legal and business leaders relied on in-person meetings, but the pandemic made remote work the new normal. Four years later, as new leaders emerge and memories of 2020 fade, remote work remains. Today, it’s essential that leaders be able to demonstrate executive presence even when remote.
While executive presence is determined by how others perceive you, you have control over shaping the way you are perceived by others. By following the tips outlined in this guide, you demonstrate that you are a leader and give others confidence in your ability to lead even when you don’t regularly meet face-to-face with your colleagues and clients.
In this Practice Guide
- Tips for conveying executive presence through communication
- Tips for conveying executive presence through presentation
- Common pitfalls to avoid on video and audio calls
Key Insights
- The importance of executive presence for leadership
- Why you should listen more than you speak
- Preparation makes perfect
Summary
Prior to 2020, legal and business leaders relied on in-person meetings, but the pandemic made remote work the new normal. Four years later, as new leaders emerge and memories of 2020 fade, remote work remains. Today, it’s essential that leaders be able to demonstrate executive presence even when remote.
While executive presence is determined by how others perceive you, you have control over shaping the way you are perceived by others. By following the tips outlined in this guide, you demonstrate that you are a leader and give others confidence in your ability to lead even when you don’t regularly meet face-to-face with your colleagues and clients.
In this Practice Guide
- Tips for conveying executive presence through communication
- Tips for conveying executive presence through presentation
- Common pitfalls to avoid on video and audio calls
Key Insights
- The importance of executive presence for leadership
- Why you should listen more than you speak
- Preparation makes perfect
