by T3mpl4r4dv150r5 | Nov 23, 2016 | Executive presence, Women's development
When Christine Sfeir was just 22 years old when she decided to acquire a Dunkin’ Donuts franchise in Beirut. Given her age and her gender, many thought it seemed like a big risk to take. But not to Sfeir, who saw passion, fearlessness and a clear vision as the...
by T3mpl4r4dv150r5 | Nov 2, 2016 | Negotiation
Personality is critical to sales. The common theory goes that extroverts are good at sales (even if it’s not really that simple), while Susan Cain has spoken and written at length about the power of introverts in business. The problem with this discussion, however is...
by T3mpl4r4dv150r5 | Oct 26, 2016 | Negotiation
‘We are moving toward a global economy. One way of approaching that is to pull the covers over your head. Another is to say: It may be more complicated – but that’s the world I am going to live in, I might as well be good at it.’ – Phil...
by T3mpl4r4dv150r5 | Oct 19, 2016 | Executive presence, Negotiation
You might think you’re a great communicator. You’re quick with the quips, you empathise with experience and you’re at the ready with advice. But here’s the kicker: to be a great communicator you actually have to keep your mouth shut and your mind open. This was the...
by T3mpl4r4dv150r5 | Sep 7, 2016 | Learning and development, Negotiation
Almost 60 percent of banks’ profits come from origination, sales, distribution and other customer-facing activities. This generates a 22 percent return on equity (ROE), in comparison to the six percent ROE gained from the provision of balance sheet and fulfillment. It...