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Praise for Unforgettable Presence "If you've ever felt that your hard work wasn't enough to move you forward, this book will change your perspective. It shows that the answer isn't to become loud, flashy, or inauthentic. Instead, the secret is to follow Lee's advice and craft a professional presence that reflects who you are while making sure the right people notice."
-DANIEL H. PINK, #1
New York Times bestselling author of
The Power of Regret and
To Sell Is Human "
Unforgettable Presence is a powerful guide for leaders who want to foster deeper connections and seamless collaboration across any setting. Through tactical frameworks and relatable stories, Lorraine K. Lee shows us how both teams and individuals can communicate with purpose, build confidence, and create lasting impact."
-ERIC S. YUAN, Founder and CEO of Zoom "
Unforgettable Presence is an empowering guide for anyone eager to own their career journey. Lorraine K. Lee provides practical, accessible strategies to build confidence, elevate influence, and make a lasting impact. This book is an essential resource for women in technology and beyond to navigate challenges, amplify their voices, and inspire meaningful growth at every level."
-FAYE IOSOTALUNO, CEO of Tinder "In business and in life, how you show up matters.
Unforgettable Presence is your guide to making every interaction count. Lorraine K. Lee offers a clear, actionable roadmap that's as enjoyable to read as it is impactful."
-EVERETTE TAYLOR, CEO of Kickstarter "In a world where early-in-career individuals are pressured to have an authentic personal brand from day one on the job, this is the career guide I wish I had starting out. Lorraine K. Lee breaks down complex topics into clear, actionable strategies for anyone serious about leveling up."
-NATALIE MARSHALL (aka Corporate Natalie), Content Creator and Advisor "
Unforgettable Presence is the ultimate guide for stepping into your power and owning your value at work. Lorraine K. Lee breaks it down with actionable advice and relatable stories that anyone - from entry-level to exec - can use to get noticed and make moves."
-VIVIAN TU, New York Times bestselling author of
Rich AF and CEO of Your Rich BFF
List of contents
Introduction: What Does It Mean to Be Unforgettable?
Part I Building Your Foundation 1 1 Crafting Your Career Brand 3
2 Turning Video Into Your Superpower 23
3 Using LinkedIn the Right Way 41
Part II Today's Key Skills 65 4 Becoming a Confident Communicator 67
5 Supercharging Your Virtual Presentations 85
6 Leading Meetings That Are Actually Good 103
Part III Career Advancement 119 7 Making Yourself Unforgettable to Executives 121
8 Building Influence at Any Level 137
9 Managing Your Manager 155
Part IV Leadership and Management 175 10 Thinking Like a Manager 177
11 Increasing Your Team's Presence 191
12 Expert Advice on Executive Presence 207
Conclusion: An Unforgettable Future 225
Acronyms and Frameworks 233
Notes 235
Acknowledgments 241
About the Author 245
Index 247
About the author
LORRAINE K. LEE is an award-winning global keynote speaker, executive coach, and instructor for Stanford Continuing Studies and LinkedIn Learning. Recognized as a LinkedIn Top Voice, she has hundreds of thousands of LinkedIn followers and more than a decade of experience leading editorial teams at top tech firms. Lorraine empowers Fortune 500 organizations, teams, and individuals to supercharge their leadership skills, influence, and impact. She has been featured in various media outlets including CNBC,
Bloomberg,
Forbes,
Fast Company, Inc. and
Entrepreneur.
