I personally had the opportunity to work with Graham for what would end up being – through no fault of his own – a short stint at Onkyo. Many of these employees considered him a mentor for the remainder of their careers. To the employee, Graham was empowering them in new and exciting ways to Graham, he was simply revealing the unique characteristic they had all along. Using the Socratic method, he also was expert at guiding by questions those who reported to him, leading them to reconsider what they were doing and to tap into a smarter strategy – rather than to simply repeat a process they were taught as “the way things are done around here.” This could often lead to an epiphany for that employee, who realized that Graham saw something in them – a little something extra that they brought to the table – that they themselves often didn’t realize existed. And that ending usually carried an important lesson. Graham was also a great storyteller, often regaling his colleagues with long, winding stories…but stories weaved in a strategist’s way in which a deeper meaning is revealed in an often surprise ending.

He was quick with a joke, but watch out.it could often be a wickedly sarcastic one, as Brits are wont to do. With a gregarious, outgoing personality, Graham was almost always smiling and often laughing. Thanks to his sharp intellect, quick wit, and his magnetic “people-person” personality – Graham held top spots as a President or a Board of Directors member with many of the industry’s top company’s, such as Harman Kardon, Xantech, McIntosh, Onkyo, and more. See more on the passing of Graham Hallett…Īlthough he started out life in England, Graham Hallett enjoyed a nearly 40-year career in the consumer electronics industry here in North America, with a path that took him far and wide around the industry, accumulating a huge network of colleagues and friends in the process. Hallett was 73 years old and passed away peacefully, surrounded by his beloved family. I have sad news to report today as respected audio industry veteran Graham Hallett died last Friday, March 8th, after a battle with cancer.

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