What It Really Means to Dress for Success

                                                          Sonya Young, CEO & Founder

                                                                                                                     

Last night, I was researching for the company Blog, and I connected with this article in FORBES, “What It Really Means to Dress for Success”. This article grab my attention because one of the core signature fundraising initiatives for Pearls Foundation for Women, which is called “Yellow Dress for Success”. Our mission for that event is to raise funds for awareness, community service projects, and medical school scholarships for medical students. The article was written by Carol Kinsey Gorman. For those who are searching for that perfect dress, just read this outstanding article.

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Sonya

What It Really Means to Dress for Success

My friend Joyce is an entrepreneur. One of the secrets of her success is the way she dresses. Even when traveling for a vacation, Joyce is in a business suit and heels. Her motto: “Wear great clothes. You never know whom you’ll meet!”

She may be onto something.

You can’t not communicate. Everything you do makes some kind of statement. The fact that Joyce wears a business suit and not jeans and a tee shirt when she travels sends a message.

The old saying, “You can’t judge a book by its cover” may be true, but book jacket and product packaging designers around the world have created an industry betting that people do judge and purchase products based on how they look. And career counselors still advise their clients to dress for the job they want – not the job they currently have. Counselors know that people are evaluated by their appearance (this is a key body language element in first impressions), and they want their clients to gain a nonverbal advantage by already “looking the part.”

Office-appropriate attire has certainly changed over the years. Formal business suits aren’t a requirement in many workplaces, but the options available often lead to some questionable choices. As one management consultant told me: “In today’s world of business casual, it sometimes does seem like ‘anything goes.’ To be fair, most of my clients’ employees display common sense when making their fashion statements… but I’ve also seen some less-than-subtle expressions of taste (or lack thereof), even in critical engagements.”

Clothes make a strong visual statement about how you see yourself. Comfort may aid productivity but, in this era of “Me, Inc.” and “the Brand Called You,” are flip-flops, sweats, jeans, and flashy or revealing clothing part of how you want to be judged? You might think you are expressing your individuality, but you could also be sending the message that you’re not a serious professional.

Appropriate dress is also a way of expressing respect for the situation and the people in it. So, your look may change depending on the business circumstances. Teresa is a public relations professional – and a master at dressing for the role. She loves to wear hot pink, turquoise and fire-engine red silk dresses with stiletto heels and lots of bling to work in her New York City office. But the moment she has to meet with a conservative client, or one who is going through difficult times, Teresa transforms herself into a prim professional whose outfit matches the way she wants to be perceived. (In her words, “The success I dress for is that of my client.”) One member of her staff recalls meeting Teresa at the headquarters of a nonprofit religious organization where they were to conduct focus groups. The staff member barely recognized her stylish boss. By dressing more like the client, Teresa fit right in. She looked like one of the nuns!

Clothing has an effect on both the wearer and the observer. It has been proven that people are more likely to give money (charitable donations, tips) or information to someone if that person is well dressed. And if you ever watch actors in a play go through their first dress rehearsal, you’ll see firsthand the amazing transformation that becomes possible only when people dress for the part.

Experiment with your appearance. Notice how people react to you when you wear certain colors or styles. Then, based on those reactions and your career goals, you can make an informed decision about how you want to “package” yourself.

Is Entrepreneurship For You?

Today, is the first day of Spring. I am really excited about the future. The word future means the indefinite time period after the present. The opportunity to introduce to the world the foundations that was birth inside of us and share with others. I have decided to BLOG about my journey as a baby entrepreneur. Everyday, I will share with you articles, affirmations, disappointment's, success, and also give you the opportunity to share your journey.

Today, I would like to introduce my start-up companies, which are currently in the baby stages of mission and vision. I have been reading and seeking council for direction in the development, partnership, and implementation.  I found a article from the SBA (Small Business Association) that I would like to share with you,  Is Entrepreneurship for Your?

My goal is to stay focus, passionate, persistence, and ethical to truth in building the seeds that was given to me and bless others in the process.

My Entrepreneurship Start-Ups

Pearls Foundation for Women

Our Mission is to communicate and educate healthcare prevention through advertising, educating campaigns, informational websites, and training in raising awareness, providing people or the community with knowledge and skills, and create supportive communities to help people make healthy decisions.

HOPE Foundation for Men

Strategy Marketing

Specialized in marketing collateral,
marketing campaigns,
 graphic design,

 brand & visual identity

Is Entrepreneurship For You?

Starting your own business can be an exciting and rewarding experience that offers numerous advantages, such as the ability to be your own boss, set your own schedule and make a living doing something you enjoy. Becoming a successful entrepreneur requires sound planning, creativity and hard work. It also involves taking risks because all businesses require some form of financial investment. To begin evaluating whether or not owning a business is right for you, consider the personal characteristics and qualities that can help improve entrepreneurial success.

FACT: Anyone can learn how to be an entrepreneur
Entrepreneurs often have similar traits and characteristics. Here are some of the qualities that can go a long way in bolstering business success. If you don't have all of these traits, don't worry. Most can be learned with practice.

• Creative
• Inquisitive
• Driven
• Goal-oriented
• Independent
• Confident
• Calculated risk taker
• Committed
• Avid learner
• Self-starter
• Hard worker
• Resilient (able to grow from failure or change)
• High-energy level
• Integrity
• Problem solving skills
• Strong management and organizational skills

Businesses are built on ideas. In fact, the first step to starting a business is to come up with an original idea. Therefore, entrepreneurs must be open to thinking creatively. Are you able to think of new ideas? Can you imagine new ways to solve problems? Do you have insights on how to take advantage of new opportunities? Many people believe that some individuals are just born with creative minds, while others are not. This might be true, but you can learn to be more creative if you want to become an entrepreneur!

One approach to improving creativity is to research and learn as much as you can about the things that interest you. New ideas can come from reading or by talking to others who have the same interests. Another way to spark your creativity is to think about a problem and picture different ways to solve the issue. Once you have an idea, think it through and determine if it is a reasonable option. If it is, try it. If it isn't, keep thinking. Don't limit yourself. Be open to a variety of possibilities and your creative mind will naturally form new ideas.

To keep your creativity flowing, use these helpful hints:

• Look for new ideas in a variety of ways
• Keep the process simple
• Start small
• Try, try again

If you would like to share your Entrepreneurship journey, please email your story along with a picture, so we can share with others. The email address: young.sonya@hotmail.com.

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