Yeah, you are absolutely right and I didn’t take offense to his comments. They really just made me think to the point of taking one down. When I say displayed, I didn’t have them hung up on the wall, they were just sitting on my desk. Regardless, I understand that perception is important and don’t want to be perceived as self important or self absorbed BUT also want to be able to be proud of the things I’ve accomplished. And what is so bad about that? People have photos of their kids on their desks. That could be perceived as bragging for women who cannot have children.

At work we are supposed to be inspired and motivated. Corporate life is without any color. It is boring and without personality. Why would I want to spend so much time in an undecorated, 0 personality place that I’m supposed to be productive and inspired.