Abdullah Birdsong

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Advisory Board Member (School of the Arts) at Samford University

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Overview

Abdullah Birdsong is a technology executive and author specializing in digital transformation, strategic planning, and operational leadership. Colleagues describe him as a strategic thinker, formidable force, and an incredible leader. He holds a Bachelors from Morehouse College and a Masters from Samford University.

He is the Founder and Lead Pastor of Dunamis Church in Charlotte, where he provides spiritual and tactical leadership. A practical communicator, he teaches biblical principles aimed at transforming perspectives on life and purpose. He is a devoted father to his son, Samuel.

Unique fact: Abdullah is the author of a life-transforming book titled "Renovating the Mind. "

Personality Overview

Very Quick

Decisive

Candid & Clear

They are not always relationship oriented.  They like to move fast and expect the same from others. They respond better to strong and respectful interactions.

Topics They Care About

Digital Transformation
Leads large-scale digital transformation, focusing on strategy, operations, and execution to enhance the client experience and drive business value in healthcare.
People-Centric Leadership
Believes organizational transformation starts with empowering and developing people, emphasizing a human-centric approach to strategy and execution.
Faith and Ministry
As a pastor and author, he focuses on teaching biblical principles for personal growth, resilience, and living a purpose-driven life through his church and writings.

Media Appearances

Abdullah has no verified media appearances

Work History

6-2018
Advisory Board Member (School of the Arts) at Samford University
8-2008
Senior Pastor/Founder at Dunamis Church
11-2021 - 10-2025
Director, Strategic Partnerships Development and Operations at Novant Health
3-2021 - 11-2021
Director, DPS Demand Management at Novant Health
3-2019 - 3-2021
Strategy Manager, Digital Business Office at Novant Health

Education

1995 - 1999
Bachelor of Arts from Morehouse College
2002 - 2005
Master's degree from Samford University

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Insights For Selling To Abdullah

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be respectful but crisp
  • Hold your ground without indulging in one-upmanship
  • Speak about competitive differentiation that your product offers

DONT's

  • Avoid being too verbose
  • Do not spend too much time focusing on product tech or features
  • Don't try too hard to forge relationships with them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Abdullah is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Abdullah

  • If they decide not to use your product, they will say no clearly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Abdullah move?

  • They can reach decisions fairly quickly if they are convinced.
  • Can Abdullah take some risk or not?

  • They don’t mind risks but can be quite binary about them.

You And Abdullah

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