If Looks Could...

From Eve Tahmincioglu's column on MSNBC. You pride yourself on competence, but when it comes to climbing the business ladder, looks count.

Based on our survey, men may be living in a state of delusion since appearance seems to play a big role in how subordinates perceive their bosses.

So women may have an upper hand because they realize looks sell, says Siegal, and “men don’t realize it’s an important dynamic.”

“You’d be a fool if you didn’t use your looks to your advantage and make the most with what you’ve got,” he notes. “Do not pretend it doesn’t matter. It’s a huge part of life in the 21st century.'"

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