“The way to gain a good reputation is to endeavour to be what you desire to appear.” –– Socrates
Your professional style is important, wether you are senior leader looking to take their leadership influence to another level, a team member wanting to attain more carrier advancement, or someone who is just entering the work force. It is important to not underestimate how the time you spend improving your appearance can immensely impact your professional career. Unique personal style plays an large part in building a brand which helps your business stand out. If you present yourself in a positive light, you can show that you are capable of prioritizing, and paying good attention to details.
3 Reasons Why Improving Your Appearance Is Crucial
1. It is all about the first impression. It is a mostly unconscious process but nevertheless the impression you make in the first few moments of a meeting will have a long lasting impact.
2. It will increase your confidence. Feeling good about yourself will raise the level of self-assuredness you have in your business.
3. Good appearance shows you pay attention to details. Your presentation reflects your true capacity, whether you are looking up to someone and mimicking their style, or creating your own unique one.
Bonus Video Resource
Traciana Graves, CEO of The Visionary Leader Network, shares how role models can make you revamp your appearance. Traciana lists simple ways to makeover your current mindset with inspiration from the people you look up to. Firstly, think of the people you admire. Secondly, find up to two people who communicate in ways that are praiseworthy. Thirdly, drawing on the qualities from your role models, present yourself with the deliberate effort to be presentable.
“The way to gain a good reputation is to endeavour to be what you desire to appear.” –– Socrates
Your professional style is important, wether you are senior leader looking to take their leadership influence to another level, a team member wanting to attain more carrier advancement, or someone who is just entering the work force. It is important to not underestimate how the time you spend improving your appearance can immensely impact your professional career. Unique personal style plays an large part in building a brand which helps your business stand out. If you present yourself in a positive light, you can show that you are capable of prioritizing, and paying good attention to details.
3 Reasons Why Improving Your Appearance Is Crucial
1. It is all about the first impression. It is a mostly unconscious process but nevertheless the impression you make in the first few moments of a meeting will have a long lasting impact.
2. It will increase your confidence. Feeling good about yourself will raise the level of self-assuredness you have in your business.
3. Good appearance shows you pay attention to details. Your presentation reflects your true capacity, whether you are looking up to someone and mimicking their style, or creating your own unique one.
Bonus Video Resource
Traciana Graves, CEO of The Visionary Leader Network, shares how role models can make you revamp your appearance. Traciana lists simple ways to makeover your current mindset with inspiration from the people you look up to. Firstly, think of the people you admire. Secondly, find up to two people who communicate in ways that are praiseworthy. Thirdly, drawing on the qualities from your role models, present yourself with the deliberate effort to be presentable.