tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2701818454501746943.post1630810681389674649..comments2023-09-18T00:39:01.112-07:00Comments on BadskiBlog: Dressing Well, Peer Pressure, and Self ActualizationAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10600762388873698945noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2701818454501746943.post-69076903317401715932009-09-07T17:51:43.273-07:002009-09-07T17:51:43.273-07:00I just experienced something odd during the past w...I just experienced something odd during the past week that is directly related to what you are talking about. I had to work with a new client, and was told "dress professionally". I wore chinos, a white shirt, blazer, and tie. When I arrived, I discovered that they all wore dark, conservative suits. I felt severly underdressed. However, as the day went on, I began to have the sensation that the guys I was working with at the client actually didn't really know what they were talking about. They were essentially "empty suits". They were clearly accustomed to bossing around people, and not having anyone question their abilities. I have worked with many people over the years, and have found that the people who put the greatest emphasis on their appearance, usually don't know what they are doing. To put it another way, how many times have you seen somebody show up at a skate with flashy gear, and then not be able to play? Or blame their problems on some part of their equipment. The guys with the faded, worn-out gear simply go about their business in a quietly competent way.Steve Kaspersonnoreply@blogger.com