What do your shoes say about yourself?
I remember when I first awakened to the fact that you can be judged by your shoes. Working backstage, I usually wore my capezio's as they were quiet but had enough grip so that I would not slip - but still easily and without any noise run errands between stage right and left. One professional told me he trusted me, because of my shoes. I was shocked, and asked what he meant. "They are neat and appropriate for your work". I looked at his shoes - black, shiny, patent leather, pointed, and polished to a hilt. While the person was a pain, I always remembered his words, and they do apply.
Messy shoes mean you did not take the time to really look yourself over. You'll miss details. Old shoes show you want comfort, or resent change. Quick repairs you've done yourself (and it shows) means you'll do patchwork to keep something going. Those 12" stilettos - you're there for the look, not the work.
And black, pointed, shiny, patent leather shoes? You are fastidious, pay attention to detail, but can still be a pain! Or is this getting a bit thin?
So, what do your shoes say about yourself?
Read the article that prompted this blog - Putting Your Best Foot Forward.
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Copyright April 16, 2008. Paym Bergson and Suite 101. All rights reserved. Any unauthorized use of this material will constitute an infringement of copyright.
