Looks Aren’t Everything

rosymarshal 3 months, 3 weeks ago on Disqus

Its like "All that glitters is Gold".Similarly you cannot judge a person by its appearance.Its the sheer talent that highlight the personality and quality of any person.

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Daria Steigman 4 months ago on Disqus

Hi Danny,

If I ruled the world, people would go to work in wicking, comfortable sports wear. But I know that I'm going to get more credibility from a prospect (or most of my clients) if I'm more "business focused," so I adjust.

It is great that the business world has become far less monolithic in its approach, but each of us has to be conscious of what matters to the person across the table. That's the tailor's mistake (and perhaps the fatal error in his business plan if he keeps selling nothing but high-end suits): thinking everyone is coming from the same starting point.

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debbybeachy 4 months ago on Disqus

Hi Danny,

This is a great post, and thank you for sharing your thoughts on this subject. I remember back in the 60's when dad would go to work with a suit, white shirt, tie, black hat and spit shine polished shoes. As a little girl, I thought he was the most handsome man on the earth. Those days are gone, why I really don't know our culture has changed. Nobody, needs to dress like this to be successful, dad never looked down on the ones that didn't. Dad also taught me to, never judge a book by it's cover!

I'm a Network Marketer, last week I had the opportunity to give my business card to a man that could use some health products. By the looks of him, you would think the only clothes that he owned was the clothes on his back. Latter that day my husband said, the man you gave your business card to, he's a millionaire a few times over.

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uggsaleboots 4 months ago on Disqus

I agree with a target audience. You need it and you also need to know who actually needs your service and how you can solve it for them using social tools. If you don't know what you need then you are going to be in a rut.

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EmilyCagle 4 months ago on Twitter

In business, looks can be important, but they're not everything. http://ow.ly/AFzA

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Danny Brown 4 months ago on Disqus

That's an interesting point you make about "acceptance", Teresa, and one that I don't think is limited to dress code anymore. Companies are beginning to see the advantage of allowing remote working, for example - it keeps the employee fresh as opposed to feeling as if they're constantly under scrutiny.

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GlobalPatriot 4 months ago on Disqus

I've been blessed throughout my career in that people hired me because of my capabilities and the results I brought to the table. I say "blessed" because I've always preferred casual dress over business - comfort over style - and the fact is, I do my best work that way.

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Ari Herzog 4 months ago on Disqus

If looks aren't everything, then explain why every "professional" job interview has an unwritten rule both male and female candidates wear suits (or as close to suits as possible) for a maximum percentage of success? Any less clothing, and you risk not getting the job. This, despite the fact the corporate culture may be anti-suit and you could wear jeans.

Looks are very important.

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valeriesimon 4 months ago on Disqus

Good point Danny! I 100% agree with you in that it is not only wrong but foolish, to make pass judgement based on how someone is dressed! Of course whether you are in business with musicians or bankers, how you dress will allow you to blend in or stand out (both in good and bad ways). They way you choose to dress is a key form of expression and can offer a statement on your personality, what you stand for and who you are. Laid back, serious, fun, ambitious... and in every environment the dress to match the trait may differ.

But it is important to remember that you are making a choice and, right or wrong, it will impact how others perceive you. So make it your choice. But choose intentionally. ... See all content Hide content

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dannybrown 4 months ago on Twitter

You do know looks aren't everything, don't you? http://bit.ly/2q6MZg

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