What is an Executive Desk?
– The goal that has traditionally been behind the executive desk is to impress: when clients or coworkers walk in, the desk is the largest symbol of your status. It is like parking your Lexus in the reserved spot. You have arrived, and your big, expansive desk creates a physical and metaphorical distance from the lower echelons. Sounds a bit elitist. But this may be essential in some areas. For instance, if clients walk into a financial manager’s office, they want to see that this person has expertise, can handle money (as long as he didn’t use yours to pay for the desk), and has the knowledge and skill to deserve a big office and a big desk. But some executives prefer a more low-key, contemporary desk instead of a mahogany behemoth. Whatever your personal style and job situation, you can find the desk that will help you relay your message to clients, coworkers, and bosses. The materials and size of the desk matter as well. An executive, no matter if he is low key or a power player, ne
