598: 5 Things Every Director and VP Should Do Before September to be in a Stronger Position When Leadership Opportunities Open This Fall

598: 5 Things Every Director and VP Should Do Before September to be in a Stronger Position When Leadership Opportunities Open This Fall

July 10, 2026 · 13 min · Episode 598

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This episode discusses strategies for directors and VPs to enhance their executive presence and position themselves for leadership opportunities before the fall.

Knowledge is Power Access the Executive Presence Scorecard: Click here to pinpoint the specific area in your executive presence that’s keeping you invisible to senior leadership and guarantees you stay working hard as a pack mule who never gets promoted. Access the Executive Presence Scorecard assessment. Are you treating summer like a slow season—while the leaders getting promoted are quietly using it to get ahead? As calendars empty and meetings slow down, most professionals ease off the gas. But experienced executives recognize that summer offers a rare opportunity to strengthen their reputation, expand their influence, and position themselves for opportunities long before promotion discussions officially begin. By the end of this episode, you'll know how to: 🚀 Increase your visibility while everyone else is mentally checked out for summer. 🧲 Build executive credibility before promotion conversations even begin. 🏆 Position yourself as the obvious choice when new leadership opportunities arise. Play now to access The Executive Summer Checklist—five practical strategies directors and VPs can use before Labor Day to build executive presence and finish the year stronger. If…

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