Want to be a high-flier in business? Look the part
SCIENTISTS have identified the future face of successful businessmen and women by literally showing how a good business leader will look.
Experts at the University of Kent used groundbreaking forensic technology after interviewing 200 managers and other employees to assess the attributes of future high-fliers.
The study, conducted on behalf of Vauxhall Insignia, showed that appearance was as crucial as attitude. For male managers, a pronounced brow and forehead were found to be trusted, while for women, thin eyebrows, wider eyes and fuller lips made up the face of a future inspirational leader.
Character traits seen as crucial to business success included a "firm but fair" attitude and encouraging creativity and flexibility.
Professor Chris Solomon said: "The scientific findings show how Britons think a good business leader should look and behave. They want a candidate with the confidence of experience – somebody who will rise to the challenge and make brave decisions in the current economic climate."
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