One of my favorite quotes from Thomas Edison is, "If we all did the things we are capable of doing we would astound ourselves." I believe leadership …

- Suzanne Bates

Many leaders rely on confidence, the ability to make timely decisions, and hold themselves and others accountable. But some of these leaders have not…

- Suzanne Bates

People believe what they see.

- Suzanne Bates

I'm the CEO of a small growing company, and at each stage of our growth, it's become apparent to me that I need to adapt my leadership style and lear…

- Suzanne Bates

We must reflect a holistic view of the leader, in three dimensions, character, substance and style. Character consists of the qualities that win trus…

- Suzanne Bates

The core philosophy we share with leaders is that everyone can develop the qualities in themselves. We all have strengths, but where we have gaps, we…

- Suzanne Bates

Executive presence has to do with the whole of the person. It's much more than presentation skill, charisma or savvy. It shows up in three dimensions…

- Suzanne Bates

I have worked with leaders for 17 years. But I'm also a leader myself, and I can honestly say I feel deeply the privilege and responsibility that com…

- Suzanne Bates

For years when we went into companies to discuss how we could help their leaders be most effective, we heard people say, "Our leaders need to develop…

- Suzanne Bates