It happens every morning, and is particularly accentuated following a long weekend, or an extended period of annual leave. It’s when men throughout the world have a good hard look at themselves in the mirror, sigh loudly with despair, and then initiate that reluctant deed of mass facial hair follicle removal. Alas, a few minutes later, a corporate looking face peers back at the observer as they prepare themselves for the look, and appearance, that complies to their traditional business standards of grooming acceptance.
Let’s stop for a moment and analyse just what’s actually going on here as this facial “stubicular” growing experience is not what it first seems to the onlooker, particularly for those that are female. No, it’s not an act of corporate rebellion, nor another demonstration of male laziness. It is a feeling that men of all ages immediately relate to, sacredly cherish, and have done so since the age of time when the first hair remarkably sprouted from their noble chin. Rather, it is an innate psychological behaviour that typifies the fundamental essence of being a man which is commonly unleashed when relaxing in a non-work environment.
But, it is more than this, it is a unique masculine feeling that is directly proportional to a man’s sense of creativity and innovation. University studies of some yet to be published academic research, will undoubtedly affirm that when a man frees his mind to think, and to allow ideas to permeate unhindered, his facial hairs have a propensity to grow.
Any Marketing Managers, or HR Managers reading this blog post, please pay attention as the clue to the development of an innovation culture within your company has just been provided. Yes, you need to encourage your male employees to resist the urge to shave. They should be encouraged to grow moustaches, beards and portray long side-burns as “hair fuzz” does indeed equate to innovation. Any advocates of corporate safety will also applaud and support your hairy male decision as the days of facial razor cuts will soon be a unwelcomed sight from the past. So what are you waiting for? As that Nike® slogan says, “Just Do it” so you can quickly reap the furry rewards of creativity.
PS: And should your organization be blessed with menfolk that have a massive hairy chest, well, you are sitting on a copious and hugely under-utilized innovation resource just waiting to be unleashed from their business shirts!
Thoughts that might just be useful in the future 
MELewis
/ January 7, 2016As a woman who often complains about the hassles and needless suffering required to stay ‘attractive’, I must admit you made me realize what a chore it must be for men to have to do the daily buzz. But, and apologies in advance to anyone who is offended, I must admit that I just don’t like facial hair. So please, please keep up the grooming! 😉
Steven Cramer
/ January 7, 2016There are some men who suit a beard, moustache and sideburns. Me, I’m not one of them, so alas, I’m one of the daily shaving brigade!
boxologist
/ January 8, 2016Aahahhh! The P.S. reveals the agenda.
Steven Cramer
/ January 8, 2016LOL….
ifh2015
/ January 12, 2016Blue Grass musicians often have long flowing beards…do you think that is a sign of deep intelligence?
Steven Cramer
/ January 12, 2016Absolutely! The causal link is unquestionable! LOL