Managing the Moment (Revised 2022) - by Lisa Parker (Paperback)

About the Book

Managing the Moment explores the relationship between effective leadership and one's style and presence. Lisa demonstrates that every interaction contributes to the way leaders are perceived.

Book Synopsis

Attention leaders...and aspiring leaders:
- Have you been told that you should "work on your presence" and you don't know what that means?
- Or perhaps you've been told you have excellent presence and you should continue to leverage it...and you don't know what that means.
- Do you observe other leaders or professionals with exceptional presence and wish you had it too?

Today, executive presence is essential for anyone aspiring to be a better leader, regardless of their level, industry, or job duties. Managing the Moment explores the relationship between effective leadership and one's style and presence. With humor, insight, and practicality, Lisa Parker demonstrates clearly that every interaction contributes to the way leaders are perceived. She makes the case for how and why leaders should manage every moment. You'll see that the reason to strengthen your professional presence is not just about you; it's about your team, your relationships, and the health of your business. Using fascinating and relevant case studies and real-life examples, Lisa Parker takes the mystery out of developing professional presence and offers dozens of dynamic tools, tips and guidelines to create the kind of presence you want to create.

Review Quotes

"A leader's choices in the moment can elevate them in the eyes of others or sabotage a lot of hard work in an instant. Parker understands human behavior and helps leaders apply pragmatic tools to manage emotions and grow their business."
-Michael F. Byrne, VP, Strategic Alliances, Guardian Life Insurance Company

"A singular work...authentic, authoritative, and unique in its presentation and insight...a must read for anyone who seeks to make a positive impression and maximize influence."
-Dan Cappello, President and CEO, MEI, LLC

"Brings to life the gaps between how we think about our presence and what our presence actually might be in a simple, practical and very readable way."
-Alan Fine, Founder/President InsideOut Development; author of You Already Know How to be Great

"Building executive presence is a regular topic in my development discussions with staff who have high career aspirations...a practical, actionable book that will be a real hit with leaders who want to build or strengthen their brand."
-Christine Marcks, President, Prudential Retirement

"In a humorous and pragmatic style, Parker explains what presence is and its criticality not only to personal executive success, but to the success of the enterprise... a lively and eminently worthwhile read!"
-Elizabeth Lorenzini, Director, Business Operations, Philips North America

"Managing the Moment dissects the intricacies of presence by defining it, answering why you need it, and most important, how you can get it. A top-shelf resource for me and my team."
-Dane Peters, Head of School, Brooklyn Heights Montessori School

"Managing the Moment puts presence within everyone's grasp. Parker's prose ignites the light in others by helping them get unstuck, believing in who they are and what they are capable of... Well-grounded, practical, and insightful."
-Angelica Cantlon, SVP & Chief Human Resources Officer, IFF

"Persuasively argues that successful leaders require Presence with a capital P to stand apart, earn the respect of others and gain the influence needed to lead successfully."
-Ed Keller, CEO, The Keller Fay Group; author of The Face-to-Face Book and The Influentials

About the Author

Lisa Parker is an executive coach, speaker and writer who spent more than twenty years as a business leader and executive in corporate financial services. Managing the Moment reflects her business acumen as well as more than a decade of experience as a professional coach and seminar leader across industries and around the globe. She is the founder and president of Heads Up Coaching and Consulting in New York. Lisa can be reached at www.headsupcoach.com.