Good afternoon gentlemen, One of the hardest aspects of being gentlemen is the ability to gain and maintain authority. For some it can come easily, and for others it seems like a daunting task. Whether it’s comes easily or with hesitation, there are some pointers to not just help you understand, gain and maintain authority as a gentleman. Most people think authority comes from titles, status, or power, but the truth is simpler and most people miss it. Authority begins the moment you control how you show up; not louder, not aggressive, just calm,clear, and certain. Here are some pointers that may help you. 1. Stop over explaining yourself speak clearly, then pause. 2.Slow down your speech; remain calm, pacing signals control. 1. Hold eye contact slightly longer when engaging in initial conversation, and throughout the conversation. 2. Remove unnecessary apologies don’t shrink yourself with excuses. No can be a sentence when asked a question. 3. Be comfortable with silence; silence is not weakness but control, you can control to pace and flow of a conversation. 4. Speak with intention; authority is not given; it is felt, people follow certainty not noise.

I have a 7 Hour Dr. ahead of me today on my way to Longview, Texas to start the week tomorrow a big week, talking about data centers, and what my company can do for supplying the pieces and parts to build them.

It's MONDAY!!! My favorite day of the week, so why not pile on and make it a bit more interesting to start the day! Since I am on a 30 day watch challenge in the watch lovers group here, I am picking outfits based on the watch I plan on wearing each day. It is a fun exercise, but it has me leaning a bit into fall colors today, but since its still cool out, I figured better get it in while I can. OOTD: Rust colored 1/4zip Green/Blue/Rust/White tattersall dress shirt Tan Birds Eye Trousers Green with rust shadow stripe OTC dress socks Allen Edmonds Woven Derby's Omega Terracotta Seamaster. ADG - Profundo! Hope you all have a great Monday!!