Defining Your Business Presence:
Inspiring Trust

Trust is an essential element to success. Real trust is earned, but you can inspire the opportunity for others to trust you with the following characteristics.

Impeccable Grooming

  • Clean, shiny hair, professionally cut
  • No facial hair ideally If you have a beard or mustache, it must be closely trimmed and impeccably groomed to inspire trust and the aspects listed become even more important
  • Squeaky-clean body
  • Not too much perfume or fragrance, especially true for men
  • Well-kept nails, clean and manicured

Pristine Clothing and Accessories

  • Clothing must be spotless, pressed, and well-tailored
  • Good quality fabrics (tailored lines are best)
  • Blue tones positively affect the perception of trust on the subconscious level, according to color psychology experts
  • Men wearing brown suits tend to elicit distrust. This is not true for women.
  • High-quality, well-maintained shoes are a must!
  • Simple high-quality jewelry
  • Women - metal watches; not too many accessories worn at one time.
    Men - metal watches; no neck chains

Friendly, Positive Demeanor

  • Eye contact - establish and maintain
  • Erect posture - shoulders back: you are proud of who you are
  • Open body language - trustworthiness has nothing to hide

Read more about how to inspire trust, command respect,
and project personal power in Chapters 2 through 7 in Casual Power

Success Tips

Defining Your Business Presence
  Today’s Business Attire
Demystifying Business Casual
Power Colors
Pants in the Workplace
Jeans in the Workplace
Professional Demeanor
Inspiring Trust
Success FAQ's

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