DRESS FOR SUCCESS; EMPOWER YOURSELF AS A LEADER
According to Mark Twain, “Clothes Make a Man.” But I think you would agree they make the woman, too. How you present yourself says a lot about you and your salon. In business, it really is true that you never get a second chance to make a good first impression. Dressing to impress does not mean you have to wear a suit, it simply means that you dress up. Your personal image impacts how others will perceive you – from your team and clients, to other salon owners. Do your competitors dress for success? If so, you need to keep up. If they’re not, then now’s your chance to take the lead. Remember, you are the representative of your brand which includes both yourself and your salon. Your image educates others on how you want to be approached. Every time you go out, you reflect an image that tells people how to treat you. Plus, your clothing influences your self-perception and confidence. When you feel good in your clothes, it impacts how you feel about and see yourself. Dressing better can have a positive impact on your overall mood. Being more positive, friendly, and polite are all traits that have shown to be impacted by dressing better. I have always lead dressed for success. I am known for my white hair, red lipstick, dressed in all black wearing mostly leather and/or lace. I stood out amongst my team. People would always ask, Is that the boss lady? I was a brand within the salon that has followed through into my coaching career. I feel confident and strong when I am dressed for work and my team see and feel it too. It reflects in my leadership style. People will take notice when you start dressing your best. Experiment and notice how your team and your clients react to you when you dress for success. DRESS FOR SUCCESS AND EMPOWER YOURSELF TODAY….
Can you Communicate with your Millennial Stylists?
You employ millennial stylists in your salon; learning their language and how they communicate will help you as a salon owner or manager engage and connect with them on a deeper level. Our millennial stylists have grown up with instant messaging, texting, email, and many other forms of written communication. Our millennials are fluent in the digital world of communication, having grown up with always having a mobile phone at their fingertips. They hate talking on the phone. They sleep with their mobile phones nearby, they communicate about their personal lives with chats and photos to “friends” on social media, and they carry on a running text message with parents and friends throughout the day. This social media generation of stylists relies heavily on abbreviations and emoji’s which can often confuse us older Managers and Salon Owners. But, we are talking about the future of our workplace communication overall—and whether we like it or not, we need to prepare for these changes. With 75 million millennials entering the workforce you have no choice but to learn how to get the very best from them. By taking the time to learn the more popular terms, you will engage better with your millennial stylists and keep pace with the ever-changing dynamic of the workforce. The best way to convince them to consider your salon as a long-term career is to ensure that are understood and that their voices are heard. If you would like to learn more about leading your millennial stylists, you can sign up to iSalon Coaching’s “Ultimate Salon Managers Course”. Run over 12 weeks you will have instant access to video’s, downloadable tools, skill building exercises and the ability to implement the content directly in your salon. Plus you have the extra support of your very own personal coach. https://www.jigsawbox.com/signup/iSalon coaching/36287/144073 Nicole McDonell – Coach/Mentor iSalon Coaching