Executive Presence: The Missing Link Between Merit and Success Book by Sylvia Ann HewlettPremium Off White Cream Pages Stitched Binding Matte Cover Local Premium Copy Language English Dimensions 5. 5 x 8. 26 inches Pages Amount 196 Summary In Executive Presence: The Missing Link Between Merit and Success, Sylvia Ann Hewlett argues that talent and hard work (merit) are often not enough for career advancement. Instead, she identifies "Executive Presence" (EP) as the critical signal that tells others you are leadership material.