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Ever wondered why you have an affinity for a particular style of jewellery? The small style choices we make, including the jewellery that we choose to wear, can actually go beyond just choosing something because we think it looks nice—it can often reflect deeper personality traits.
Here, we’re exploring how the jewellery you wear as an entrepreneur or business owner can mirror your leadership habits and preferences.
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Bold Statement Pieces Reflect Decisive, Confident Leadership
If you’re a fan of chunky necklaces, oversized rings, or jewellery in bright colours, this often signals confidence.
So, there’s a good chance that if you often wear these pieces, you’re a leader who’s capable of making quick decisions and you’re not afraid of standing out. You’re likely also comfortable setting the tone in a room.
Minimalist Jewellery Shows a Focused, Practical Approach
Let’s say you’re more into minimalist jewellery, like simple studs, fine chains, simple pearl pieces, and understated rings. If you love delicate, pretty jewellery like the pieces featured in Freya Pearls’ South Sea pearl earrings collection, this suggests you lead with clarity and efficiency.
The minimalist style often belongs to leaders who value productivity and like your teams to operate with precision. If you’re in this category, you probably prefer actions to speak louder than accessories.
Vintage or Heirloom Pieces Indicate Thoughtful, Values-Driven Leadership
Any business owner or leader who wears a lot of antique jewellery or meaningful family items is likely someone who takes a more traditional and loyal leadership approach, with a long-term vision for success.
If you’re a big fan of vintage or heirloom pieces, you probably prioritise legacy, integrity, and people over trends, and this feeds into your actions as a leader as much as your choice of accessories. Your leadership style may also involve balancing the past (what worked well? What can we learn from?) with future goals.
Creative or Eclectic Jewellery Points to Innovative, Open-Minded Leadership
If you like to get creative and mix things up with your jewellery choices, this can also say a lot about how you like to lead your team. Leaders who wear jewellery with mixed materials or handmade designs, or anyone who likes to pair pieces together in unexpected combinations, tend to be more creative in their leadership approach, too.
You’re more likely to be open to innovation and value new ideas if you’re personally a more creative person, as reflected by your jewellery choices. You’re also probably more willing to embrace change and may encourage your team to work in a collaborative, experimental environment.
Conclusion
This article might be a bit of lighthearted fun, but there’s a good chance that you can relate to your designated leadership style based on your jewellery choice.
Aside from being a means of personal reflection, jewellery can be a subtle reflection of your leadership qualities. So, next time you’re choosing your accessories for a day in the office, remember that they might be communicating more than they realise.
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