Already in students' corner, industry ally shares pointers with staff
Published 08.26.2022
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Corporate Relations
Faculty & Staff
Workforce Development
![Kowalewski listens to feedback during his interactive staff presentation.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2022/08/Chris3.jpg)
Chris Kowalewski, chief growth officer with Compass Group and a member of the college's Hospitality Advisory Committee, discussed "The Art of Sales" – characteristics of an artful seller, enhancement of the customer experience and understanding clients' motivation – with College Relations and Workforce Development employees.
He encouraged his audience to maintain a sense of ownership throughout the entire process with a customer, and highlighted the power of tailoring simple and memorable position statements.
![Among the day's topics was the DiSC personality assessment, which fosters better connections through self-awareness and adaptation to others' styles.](http://www.pct.edu/files/news/images/2022/08/Chris2.jpg)
Compass Group, a leading food service and support services company, this year reached the Heritage Society level ($50,000-$99,999) of donor support to Penn College.
Photos by Elizabeth A. Biddle, senior corporate relations director