How Often are you Deceived by Appearances?

As the world mourns Queen Elizabeth II’s death, I wonder how much does the world really know who she was. For example, did you know the below?

At the age of 18 she spent 5 months as a mechanic and army truck driver towards the end of World War II despite her father saying she should not pitch in
- This made her the first female royal family member to serve in the military
She loved cars, had quite the collection, and had a special fondness for Land Rovers
One of her most memorable evenings was with her sister Margaret when they joined the massive crowds celebrating the end of World War II on May 8, 1945 in the streets of London
She never attended school, she was completely taught by private tutors at home

How about these?

She was actually related to her husband Philip, they were third cousins and she bought her wedding dress with WWII ration coupons
Queens don’t have to pay income or capital gains taxes, yet she voluntarily did so since 1993
Until recently she used to drink gin before lunch, wine with her meal, and a dry martini and / or a glass of champagne every evening before bed
She had a great sense of humor, a talent for mimicry, and could imitate the sound of a Concorde Jet Landing

Surprised by any of the above? If yes these are great examples of how appearances can be deceiving.

Over the course of my 20+ years as a change agent, I have seen time and time again someone judging another simply by what they see or experience from the person on the surface. The question is, as a change agent / leader, how often are you deceived by appearances? Wondering how to assess this? Click read more to see how often you do these.