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Leadership Unblocked: Break Through the Beliefs that Limit Your Potential

by Muriel M. Wilkins

Your mindset may be the only thing standing between you and your leadership potential. Break free from the beliefs that hold you back.

As a leader, you likely find yourself frustrated at times, wondering why employees don’t meet expectations, peers are slow to act, you’re not advancing in your career as fast as you’d like or pressure from your boss falls unfairly on your shoulders. It’s easy to point a finger at others and double down on getting results. But have you ever considered that the problem may not be them—it may be you?

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A yellow hardcover book titled 'Own the Room' with subtitle 'Discover your signature voice to master your leadership presence' by Amy Jen Su and Muriel Maignan Wilkins published by Harvard Business Review Press.

Own the Room: Discover Your Signature Voice to Master Your Leadership Presence

by Muriel M. Wilkins and Amy Jen Su

People are drawn to and influenced by leaders who communicate authentically, connect easily with people, and have immediate impact. So how do you become one of them? How can you learn to "own the room"? This book will help you develop your leadership presence.

Leadership presence is the ability to consistently and clearly articulate your value proposition while influencing and connecting with others. No matter where you sit in an organization, you can "own the room" if you are able to do two things well: first, demonstrate your authentic value and distinction, and second, connect to others in a positive way. Leaders who are able to be authentic while connecting with and impacting others have what the authors call a "signature voice"—a means of self-expression that is uniquely and distinctly their own. Once you discover and express your own signature voice, you'll be ready to take your leadership presence to the next level.

Filled with real-life stories and examples, Own the Room demystifies the concept of presence and gives you the tools you need to identify and embrace your unique leadership voice—and have a greater impact on the world around you.

Book Contributions

Muriel is a contributing author to the following Harvard Business Review guidebooks:

Link to HBR Guide to Coaching Employees
Link to HBR book Women at Work You, the Leader
Link to HBR book Teams at Work Emotional Intelligence
Book cover titled 'Emotional Intelligence: Mindful Listening' published by Harvard Business Review Press, featuring a minimalist design with a geometric square and circle pattern.