Those who procrastinate in terms of human resource and leadership development will lose ground as more proactive competitors move to the forefront and seize the day to take the lead and score a win. But each of us has a unique potential to shine brighter. Here are three things every leader must do to help people enter that rarified “brilliance zone” of high performance and dynamic professional presence.

In response to the growing number of recent corporate downsizings many large companies have adopted an organizational structure that involves fewer layers and levels of corporate hierarchy than we saw during earlier decades.

In response to the growing number of recent corporate downsizings many large companies have adopted an organizational structure that involves fewer layers and levels of corporate hierarchy than we saw during earlier decades.

Many leaders constantly sabotage their own professional and personal growth by simply getting in their own way.

Communication today happens in a flash through the touch of a button with the capability of sending a message around the world – and throughout your office or industry – in the blink of an eye. Gone are the good ole days where you used to actually read or write a formal letter.

In the past most men didn’t view their visual image as important for portraying a positive personal and corporate image. But things have changed and this is an entirely new business era.

These “little essentials” are powerful and persuasive tools that constantly communicate your personal brand to everyone you meet – for better or for worse.

Stepping up your professional presence and preparing for the next level can be a bit scary, can’t it?

People sometimes believe that image consulting is only about visual appearance but that’s not true. Your image encompasses your whole persona and includes how you dress, behave, and speak.

I’ve fine-tuned the trends and reinterpreted several of those that can add some polish and style to your everyday 9 to 5 professional or business casual wardrobe.