By their body language, how they hold their hands, the state of their shoes - the speculative list goes on. In an office, you can learn a lot about a person by the items they choose to keep on their desk.

At DAYTA, our office isn’t one with the traditional ficus plant in the corner and old filing cabinets in the back, mostly because we aren’t a traditional company.

In our business and in our day-to-day interactions, DAYTA Marketing is a collaborative company. On any given day in our office, you’ll find sport jackets and mohawks, children, dogs, board games, and a very unique group of people.

Few traits give away more about these people than the items they choose to keep on their desk. We asked a few DAYTA team members to gather their favorite desk item and explain what it means to them:

Ron Swanson Bobblehead

When Kari commits to something, she's all in. Her clients and teammates love her execution strengths. “I’m a huge Parks and Recreation fan and a follower of the Ron Swanson Pyramid of Greatness,” she says. “I live by my favorite Ron Swanson quote; ‘Never half ass two things. Whole ass one thing.’”

Glitter Ball

If there is a brainstorming meeting at DAYTA, Erin is on the calendar invite. The ideas she brings to campaigns are innovative, goal-focused, and creative. This strength suits her well in her role because she also the go-to when you need a technical solution or a unique client need. So why a glitter ball? She uses it to keep her hands busy and mind focused when she's ideating.

Golf Balls

“These are the golf balls I used to get my two hole-in-ones. To me, they symbolize the hard work and dedication I put into my golf game,” says Myles. “Golf has played a big role in my life and has taught me that if you are patient and put in the work, anything is possible.” Myles’ dedication to the things he loves doesn't end with golf. He is passionate about the success of his clients and is constantly working to build on their strategies to help them accomplish their goals.