The Chin of a Leader...

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Have you noticed that most of the great male leaders of historical and current fame had well defined chins? Hardly any leader of note has a receding or "weak" chin. Why is that?

ruveyn

If people truly don't care about appearance, then why so many HR departments remind candidates that his or her resume should include a photo? When people tell me that they value substance more than appearance, I assume that they are telling me the truth. However, I believe that one's appearance does affect the first impression that others have of him or her. If two candidates are equally good in all other aspects, the better-looking candidate enjoys a slight advantage over the other candidate. To be honest, a well-defined chin looks better than a receding chin.

I guess the Supreme Leader of North Korea needs more plastic surgery... And the surgeon should watch a few Ron Perlman movies before the procedure...



That being said, I think a pronounced chin/jawline signals authority and dominance, often perceived as necessary leadership traits.

Someone apparently agrees
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/story/200 ... ref=rss%27
http://www.alittlelab.stir.ac.uk/expts/ ... 06_ehb.pdf

... and it may not apply solely to men.

Feel like stealing this lady's handbag, for instance?