Fare Bella Figura - Make A Good Impression, Be A Sharp Dressed Man, Episode #70

Fare Bella Figura - Make A Good Impression, Be A Sharp Dressed Man, Episode #70 (Video here:https://bit.ly/45rKvr5)

I run my own soft skills training franchise business in Tokyo and many years ago, I decided to dress for success. Each day I consult my schedule and that day's work content drives my sartorial choices. Before I head out the door every day, I check myself in the mirror and ask, "Do I look like one of the most professional people in my industry".

This day I had a sales meeting with a new client. I had met the President and now I was being dispatched to talk to the HR team. I also had another sales meeting with another new client, a storied brand, which has taken a few knocks over the last ten years, but still a powerful player. I visited my wife in hospital later that evening after my sales call.

I wanted to liven up the dark navy pinstripe suit with some colour in the pocketsquare and the cufflinks. I wanted to be understated but still dynamic for my sales calls.

It rained heavily all day so very humid in Tokyo and I opted to wear my Cooper Collar. This is a collar made famous by the actor Gary Cooper in the 1940s and 1950s and is especially designed to be worn without a tie. It allows the collar to sit high and firm and keeps its shape throughout the day.

I chose my Zegna navy subtle pinstripe suit, single breasted three roll on two buttoning, with notch lapels, side vents, a single pleat, double cuffs and over the calf blue socks. I have had this suit for many years and it continues to give good service. The white shirt is Custom with the Cooper Collar and French Cuffs. In fact, the only way to get a Cooper Collar shirt is custom, because they are complex to make and so not offered for ready to wear. The Fairfax pocketsquare is red and white in a reverse puff and I matched the cufflinks, which are also red.

Actually the cufflinks are interesting, in the shape of a maneki neko or welcoming cat. Many business establishments will have a small ceramic cat holding its right paw up in a beckoning motion inviting you to do business. Funnily enough, I bought these cufflinks in Hong Kong of all places and I have never seen them anywhere in Japan.

Rainy, humid days are bad for my Cartier Tank Francaise watch because it fogs up, so this day I wore my Longines 30mm C30 EFCO with a black dial, stainless steel rectangular case and bracelet, the pen is my gold and black Mont Blanc, silver corporate badge by Dale Carnegie, the business card holder by Lanvin.

The shoes are high shine, black Pollini brogue wingtip Oxfords with a decorative medallion, in calf skin leather, and five eyelets.

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About The Author

Dr. Greg Story, President Dale Carnegie Tokyo Training

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Bestselling author of “Japan Sales Mastery” (the Japanese translation is "The Eigyo" (The営業), “Japan Business Mastery” and "Japan Presentations Mastery".? He has also written "How To Stop Wasting Money On Training" and the translation "Toreningu De Okane Wo Muda Ni Suru No Wa Yamemashoo" (トレーニングでお金を無駄にするのは止めましょう) and his brand new book is “Japan Leadership Mastery”.

Dr. Greg Story is an international keynote speaker, an executive coach, and a thought leader in the four critical areas for business people: leadership, communication, sales and presentations.?He leads the Dale Carnegie Franchise in Tokyo which traces its roots straight back to the very establishment of Dale Carnegie in Japan in 1963 by Mr. Frank Mochizuki.

He publishes daily blogs on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter

Has 6 weekly podcasts:

1.?????Mondays -??The Leadership Japan Series,

2.????Tuesdays – The Presentations Japan Series

Every second Tuesday - ビジネス達人の教え

3.????Wednesdays - The Sales Japan Series

4.????Thursdays – The Leadership Japan Series

Also every second Thursday - ビジネスプロポッドキャスト

5.????Fridays - The Japan Business Mastery Show

6.????Saturdays – Japan’s Top Business Interviews

Has 3 weekly TV shows on YouTube:

1.?????Mondays - The Cutting Edge Japan Business Show

Also every Second Thursday - ビジネスプロTV

2.????Fridays – Japan Business Mastery

3.????Saturdays – Japan Top Business Interviews

In the course of his career Dr. Greg Story has moved from the academic world, to consulting, investments, trade representation, international diplomacy, retail banking and people development.

Growing up in Brisbane, Australia he never imagined he would have a Ph.D. in Japanese decision-making, become a 39 year veteran of Japan and run his own company in Tokyo.

Since 1971, he has been a disciple of traditional Shitoryu Karate (糸東流) and is currently a 6th Dan.

Bunbu Ryodo (文武両道-both pen & sword) is his mantra and he applies martial art philosophies and strategies to business.

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