As some people still choose to stay secluded in their virtual office at home, more and more of the movers and shakers, are deciding to revisit their real office to once again benefit from what it has offered in the past. The “office” was created to be a playground for building relationships, cultivating success principles, and for leaders to model what their people need for success. But now, that mentality of “iron sharpens iron, we’re in it together” that the office atmosphere offered before has unfortunately pivoted to more of a “your on your own, good luck kid”- type mentality.

 

It’s clear to see that most people are still challenged with the desire to stay in this new comfort zone we’ve become accustomed to, but leaders are now starting to recognize that they can no longer run the risk of losing the instant influence that an office’s culture of discipline and a person’s dress for success mentality creates. This awareness is met head on, however, with a new concern of how to implement requirements, for a more successful work environment, work schedule or dress code.

It has become apparent that the responsibility for one’s success has unintentionally been weighed solely onto the shoulders of the individual verses being shared with the team, group or corporation. This shift in accountability will have long-term consequences for the success of the individual, and thus the organization itself, if an intentional middle ground is not created. Also, because of this unintentional shift from “team” to “individual,” one’s success schedule and personal image has become more important than ever for the future upper-echelon who is rising through the ranks as society’s influencers.

 

Through these changes, however, clothing still remains the only product a person can buy, that helps create a strong personal image, to maximize influence in the arena in which one chooses to battle. So one simple question people must answer for themselves is: What should I wear to help keep myself credible within my circle of influence, so I can keep moving (or move faster), toward my goals...even though others around me may choose to wear what’s easiest to pull out of the drawer? Versus: What’s BEST to pull out of the closet?

 

What’s easiest or what’s best? Which path is the one for YOU to reach your goals?