A Gentleman's Career

Having a huge ego, craving attention and being an overall narcissist doesn’t sound like a trio of compliments but studies show that these qualities can make you a great leader, found the study.

A group of professors from IMD business school, Penn State, and Erlangen-Nuremberg University found that the above mentioned qualities tend to lead to innovation and aggressive decision-making.

The professors doing the research examined how 78 CEOs and 33 major American pharmaceutical companies did in the biotech boom from 1980 to 2008. They accounted for narcissism by measuring how often the CEOs’ photos were found in annual reports, how frequently they were mentioned in press releases and their overall compensation compared to the person second in command.
Then the professors evaluated how fast and intensely the CEO's had adapted to the rise of biotechnology.
The result showed that narcissistic bosses are better leaders than the average humble guy. That’s because they tend to see a shot a glory where others might see excessive risk, and that aggression to make a move is where the narcissists are more rewarding to their companies. But being a great leader is not enough these days. We need a super arsenal of skills to rise among the pact.

We all want to be great at something? Usain Bolt didn’t end up making cocky gestures at the finish line because he was pretty good at lots of sports, Stephen Hawking hasn’t inspired legions of astrophysicists by working on his haikus and David Copperfield isn’t famous for being a great all-rounder.

So, logically, in the professional world, it makes sense to get really, really good at what you do. Right?
Wrong. Those in the know (business leaders, recruitment professionals, career coaches) are pushing a new buzzword: cross-train.

Cross-training has been around in the world of athletics for some time, but the phrase can generally be used to express how the combination of two activities produces an improvement  an interaction effect substantially greater than either one can produce on its own. We’re talking complementary activities here, like law and accounting, not law and sculpture. Think about how diet and exercise, when combined, are substantially more effective for weight loss than either diet or exercise alone (or diet and Sudoku combined).

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Dunhill Swag

We associate with those things that help us succeed or propel us to success. We prefer brands that give us quality and style. From what we wear, drive, eat and enjoy leisurely ; we create a web of brands that give us the complete solution. Everything we do is a life style choice, not just a decision.

"A true gentleman does not expect success but prepares for it".

The X factor or Swag factor is a dimension of a mans character that is developed through excellence which then mutates into his DNA.

The Surgeon General Warns that Smoking leads to cancer, but what we are not told is that smoking Dunhill's increase swag factor by 125%.

Alfred Dunhill has set the standard for excellence in the Men's Lifestyle Arena

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The Well Dressed Gentleman

Through the ages, style and sophistication have been a driving force for people around the world. Different cultures and societies have had their own version as to what is considered stylish. Looking at fashion today, one can see that their are many ways one can express their "swag." Among everything, Classic attire is one that never goes out of style.

The days of three piece suits and pocket squares have seem to make a comeback with not only celebrities but also with the youth. Terms like business casual have come along way from khakis and golf shirts to fitted blazers and multi-functional button downs with contrast collars and cuffs with contrast print. (see Image)


Today's well dressed gentleman is not only considered with dressing well, but with carrying himself up to the standard he portrays. Chivalry and confidence go hand in hand with pressed shirts and polished shoes. A few staple pieces in a gentleman wardrobe will take his 9-5 look well into the evening nightlife.

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