"Leadership presence is the essential ingredient to be seen as the successful leader you are. Without it, your accomplishments can be overlooked. With it, you stand out!"

Cindy Lu, Founder, CHRO Partners, HR Peer Advisory Groups

"The groundwater of customer loyalty is trust, expressed as authenticity. It is also the feature that makes leaders trusted. Carol's profound book reveals ways leaders can source and express this powerful feature they already possess."

Chip R. Bell, bestselling author of Inside Your Customer’s Imagination: 5 Secrets for Creating Break

"Almost every new undertaking (moving to a different assignment, getting promoted to a higher level of leadership) creates anxiety and self-doubt. The key is to develop leadership presence, so that you can step up and project a level of confidence that will calm the butterflies in your stomach and show the outside world that you are ready and able. Current and aspiring leaders can learn a lot from this book!"

Robert L. Dilenschneider, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, The Dilenschneider Group

"Carol shows you how to be authentic and to look authentic at the same time! Both are critical for effective leadership."

Marshall Goldsmith, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Triggers, MOJO and What Got You Here Wo

"Helping people to authentically display leadership presence. I love what Carol does!"

Michael Massari, Chief Sales Officer, Caesars Entertainment

"Internalize the clear-headed wisdom and proven expertise provided by Carol Kinsey Goman in her best book yet and move forward with enhanced self-awareness. If you want to take your career to the next level and higher, get this book!"

Leslie J. Saleson, Founder and CEO, Hi Rise Network

"The time for women leadership has come. Women have made impressive gains in politics and the business world, making their voices heard and breaking the glass ceiling of organizations and boardrooms. Carol is an expert on the impact of body language on leadership presence. Stand Out should be on the reading list for every woman leader."

Barbara Dietrich, CEO, Diplomatic World (Belgium)

"This book reinforces many of the key tenets I have learned about the importance of leadership presence from one of the world's premier leadership institutes, the U.S. Army. The six Cs: Credibility, Confidence, Composure, Connection, Charisma, and Cross-cultural leadership will assist everyone in enhancing their leadership presence, self-awareness, and overall effectiveness."

Josh Woody, Captain, U.S. Army

"Carol is an expert on the impact of body language on leadership presence. This is a must-read!"

Cheryl Berrington, Principal, Berrington Group

"With her keen eye for detail and a knack for taking complex non-verbal research findings and translating them into actionable skills, Carol Kinsey Goman stands out in communicating how to create and maintain authentic leadership presence in the workplace. Goman authoritatively, yet engagingly, informs the reader how to project presence across multiple contexts and situations."

Patrick A. Stewart, PhD, Associate Professor of Political Science, University of Arkansas, Fayettevi

"Carol is always one of the most talked about speakers at our London events. The authenticity and clarity with which she discusses body language and leadership presence inspires and keeps the audience's attention. You'll find this book is likewise both attention-grabbing and inspiring."

Afi Ofori, Managing Director, Zars Media (UK)

"Confident, credible and empathetic. Three words existing and aspiring leaders need to heed to stand out. Yet again, Carol's lucid insights illustrate the true power of presence."

Rob Briggs, Director, Graystone Communications, and author of ‘Organizational Trust’ in the IABC Glo

"With a deep experience in leading global fashion and beauty businesses, I am often asked: How did you get to the top? How did you succeed in a mostly male-dominated corporate environment? How did you build a network? While there are no cookie-cutter answers, Carol provides a practical, accessible, real-life guide to unleashing your full potential as a leader"

Laure de Metz, General Manager, BITE Beauty

"To be the most influential, women need to build on the unique talents and strengths we bring to our organizations. That takes leadership presence-and this valuable book gives insights into how others perceive us, and how to project our best authentic selves."

Yanina Dubeykovskaya, Founder, Women Influence Community (Russia)

"Carol consistently wows our audiences with her rare insights about what it takes to be a confident and authentic leader, and how to use those traits to inspire others. This book is filled with her insights."

Christina Corrigan, Deputy Executive Director, Communications/Programs, Texas Municipal League

"Never has there been a greater need to stand out above the din and disruptions thrown at us all. In Stand Out, Carol shows you exactly how to lead others when their attention is short, their hearts crave connection, and their passions are seeking you-the leader they need during these chaotic times."

Bill Jensen, bestselling author of Disrupt! and Future Strong

"Carol knows better what is needed in leadership. It's not just about being eloquent, it's about knowing how to act. In other words, you need to know what the other person is looking for. When it comes to projecting leadership, you'll get a lot out of this book."

Kaz Amemiya, President, Crossmedia Communications, Inc. (Japan)

"Carol shows you the importance and impact of presence to be an inspiring and authentic leader."

Michael Rudnick, CEO, Velaku Software

"Carol is right-a title alone doesn't give you presence. I've watched celebrities and successful executives project their own special brand of charisma to land them roles and sell ideas. In the end, your presence is the most valuable resource you have."

Garrett DeLorm, Executive Producer, Camp+King

"A title is what someone gives you as a result of your expertise and hard work. But leadership is more than a title; it's an attitude, a presence. In order to become highly effective and memorable, you have to cultivate traits that align with who you are and the image you want to portray. Carol's book offers actionable steps that ensure you stand out and leave a lasting impression. Pick up the book, put those steps to practice, and become the leader that others want to follow."

Jeffrey Hayzlett, primetime TV and podcast host, speaker, author, and part-time cowboy

"Careers don't flourish on smarts alone. While expertise counts big time, so does your ability to deliver your ideas in a way that captures your audience, whether that is just one person or a room full of people. Carol really drives this home. Wish I had this book much earlier in my own career."

Dr. Beverly Kaye, Author, Speaker, Consultant and Co-Author of Help Them Grow or Watch Them Go

"An indispensable read. Carol is a master at turning managers into leaders through the way they talk, walk and behave."

Marc Wright, Founder, simplycommunicate (UK)