We question Doug Smart, MD of KFC SA. What’s the most interesting thing about you that people don’t know? In 1988, I was in the winning eight-man team at the SA Skydiving Nationals. How do you handle stress? I remind myself that what’s big for me is nothing when observed from an eternal perspective. I create headroom; I don’t overfill the diary. I share what’s going on in my life with my wife and I get outside and ride. What is your biggest indulgence? My mountain bikes. Yes, I have more than one. What was your first job? Singer/musician at Turn ’n Tender in Edenvale. Which phrase or word do you most overuse? "That’s right." What’s your one top tip for doing a deal? Know what you want before going in, listen intently, seek to understand the other party’s point of view and always do the right thing. Where were you when Nelson Mandela was released from prison? I was living in Melbourne, Australia at the time, watching attentively on TV. What’s the worst airport you’ve been in? Lagos, ...
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