A New Image for Wal-Mart

In changing times, such as the current economic crises, one must often reinvent themselves. Individuals often update their look in hopes to be recognized by their boss for a promotion. Those who are job searching, will update their image to increase the chances of being hired. Still yet, those who are single will update their image in hopes to meet a significant other. Even companies must constantly update their image with changing times if they wish to stay competitive in the current economic crises.

An article on MSNBC states that “Wal-Mart is upgrading its electronics, beef, clothing, and home accessories while sprucing up its stores as it maneuvers to retain customers who have embraced a new found thriftiness…It’s placing a big bet on the redesign of most of its 3,600 stores, started last fall. This fiscal year, it plans to redo up to 600 at a cost from $1.6 billion to $1.7 billion… The prototype for the remodeling includes lower shelves to make it easier to see across the store, better lighting and wider aisles. Expanded electronics areas will include interactive displays to test video games and portable gadgets."

Wal-Mart is one example of how companies need to update or change their image to meet the current situation. How can you update your image to meet your current goals in the current economy?

Even Our President, Barack Obama, is Concerned About His Image

As an image consultant, I am certainly concerned about my image. Hopefully, you are too. I often wonder why people are not concerned with their image and just want to sound off about some of the current celebrities who are making or breaking their image.

Lindsey Lohan is revamping her image. Danika Patrick is focusing on her driving and less yelling—look out NASCAR here she comes. Roger Fedderer should seriously rethink his new “Wimbledon image” with the military inspired jacket he showed up on court wearing.

Yes, even President Barack Obama is concerned about his image. A Washington Examiner Article, quoted “For Obama, the shift in focus puts him back in a comfort zone from the campaign — making a personal appeal, setting a good example and highlighting his own story. For Obama, mingling the personal and political have proven a winning formula that keeps his approval ratings high — even when support for his policies is slipping.”

And… Ruth Madoff is STILL not concerned about her image. Ruth, please, call me!

Your image is inside and out

I saw that MSN has and article on 10 secrets to lifelong happiness. Most of the 10 items relate to reducing stress and depression. I can't help wonder how many of us forget that our ideal image and what we want to project comes from within: our hearts, our mind, our body, and our soul.

It is much more work for us to present an outside image that is not congruent with our inside image. I am a firm believer in faking a positive and powerful image, if you don't really have one or if you need to for work, just be sure to keep yourself in check and work on what makes you happy on the inside also.

The moral of the story... put up your best facade for others, and work on the inside for yourself .

I am in Love

Before I begin to tell you my big news, let me start by saying that I truly believe that finding the right image that works best for you is NOT about being fashionista. You do not have to go out and buy all of the latest trends to have your image work for you. Much of the work can be done right in your own closet with a little help. I've said this countless times, and firmly believe it.

That said, I have found the perfect shoes for the upcoming seasons--just the right amount of bondage designing for the Summer and Fall seasons and just the right touch of elegance to last forever as a classic shoe.

Very rarely do I fall in love with a pair of shoes--but I am in love!
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Can anyone improve their image? Even Ruth Maddof?

Although I have my own opinion on the questions I pose to you. I would love to hear your thoughts. Do you think Ruth Maddof's image can be revived? Email me with your comments and let me know your thoughts.

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