Working with your Height

[artsfartsyjanet]

I often see tall statured men as the leaders of major companies. Does your height affect how you see yourself in your workplace? I remember walking into an elevator once so that I could reach the top floor, and all these business men and women were at least a head taller than me. Any of you thought about something as mundane as this??? I guess I just don't want to be overlooked as an employee nor underestimated, but I also suppose it is possible for me to encounter people like that. What is your take?

[TB4000]

I'm 5'5 exactly, and part of my job is to "maintain the security of the laboratory environment". In layman's terms if somebody is acting a fool I have to keep them in check, and taller guys will on occasion give me a look like, "who the hell does this short dude thing he is telling me I'm doing something wrong?" It might not be conscious, but people do associate height with power.

[ism]

There was some study about height correllating with power positions. I agree with TB4000 about the association, but I think it works the opposite way too. Some short people could develop a sort of inferiority and then limit what they can achieve. I think it comes down to self-confidence unless there's a hostile environment, and in that case, I'm waiting for someone to sue under the ADA.

[pfc beansprout]

There was some study about height correllating with power positions. I agree with TB4000 about the association, but I think it works the opposite way too. Some short people could develop a sort of inferiority and then limit what they can achieve. I think it comes down to self-confidence unless there's a hostile environment, and in that case, I'm waiting for someone to sue under the ADA.



yeah, i heard about this study too...man, they really tryin to hold a man down...hot damn :ninja:

[yoMAMA]

I'm 6'4, so I don't have that problem.


My theory is, that corporate thing, you know.....probably because taller man has a longer form, so they look "better" in a suit...it's purely athetistically, though, but you know how shallow humans are.