Ray Makela
Trailblazer · DISC type DIRay Makela is the Managing Director of Talent Development at SBI, with over 30 years of experience in sales performance and organizational change that began at Accenture. An author, speaker, and Forbes contributor, he holds a BA from the University of Washington. People who have worked with him describe him as professional, knowledgeable, and passionate.
Originally from South Seattle, Ray is a former U. S. Navy officer with a lifelong love for water sports, stemming from a childhood spent on Lake Washington. He is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys mountain biking, open water swimming, and trail running. He also served as a Navy ROTC instructor while at USC.
Unique fact: While earning his MPA at the University of Southern California, Ray served as an Offshore Navy Sailing Instructor.
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They are more likely to accept new and exciting technologies. They will fight for you if they come to believe in you. They are charming and can persuade others to support their decisions.
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