Being an Amoeba

Have a corporate event to attend? Recruiting laid back college students? All business situations are different, and as CEO of Jamblr, I have come to realize the importance of wearing many different hats.

Last week, I had a meeting with an esteemed CEO to discuss the path to success and what it takes to finish on top. Although there is no such company dress code policy for the Jamblr offices, it was evident that I couldn’t wear a t-shirt and jeans in this entrepreneur’s presence. How do you think that would make the company look?

While I transform in and out of different ensembles everyday, I always try to remain myself; constantly aware of my surroundings. If I am conducting research from a myriad of students, you better believe I will try my best to make them feel comfortable by becoming one of them. Sometimes it pays off to know when to have fun with it.

Every morning when I wake up, the first thing I do is look at my schedule for the day. Just a Jamblr team meeting? T-shirts and jeans are acceptable. This allows me to be what I need to be most productive throughout the day. And we all know that comfort plays a pivotal role in efficiency.

Right now, for example, I am wearing shorts. Of course this is because I am traveling all day, but I made the decision of what kind of person I wanted to be when I woke up this morning. I may not let apparel define who I am as a person, but I justify my clothes by my future actions.

Figure out what success means to you and then dress for it. Advancement comes from adaptation and resiliency, not entirely how you look. There are going to be plenty of exceptions to this rule (sorry, sir), as expected. But being able to have a beer in a pair of jeans with your staff after a corporate meeting is what makes being an entrepreneur so exciting.

-Logan Lenz
Co-founder and CEO