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Authority without Stiffness

Thursday, and let’s be honest—the workday was effectively over in spirit long before it ended on the calendar. The day was filled with multiple meetings with senior leadership, all centered on pitching new concepts and, more importantly, persuading decision-makers to allocate resources and rethink personnel management. As anyone who has sat at that table knows, ideas may brief well, but translating them into approved funding and action items is a different sport altogether—one that requires patience, clarity, and a touch of optimism.

For today’s modest “power move,” I debuted a thrifted burgundy tie, which set the tone for the outfit. I skipped the pocket square—originally leaning toward champagne, though none in my rotation felt quite right—so I embraced the minimalist route, even if it felt slightly like leaving the house without your watch. I paired it with a new shirt featuring French cuffs and added mechanical cuff links to echo the watch's mechanics on my wrist. To finish the look, I dusted off Maison Kin’s Jago, an inspired-by interpretation of Le Labo’s Santal 33—comforting, confident, and quietly persuasive, much like a well-crafted briefing.

Absolutely—here’s a tighter, cleaner version with the same intent and tone, just a bit more polished and efficient:

Yes, the background is AI-generated, and that was a deliberate choice. A cluttered room or an unfortunate mirror adds nothing to a thoughtful, well-curated sartorial presentation. If I’m investing the time and effort to build a gentleman’s wardrobe, spending a few extra minutes to compose an image that does it justice is simply logical. Call it vanity if you must—I call it attention to detail and consistency..

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