Alex Liu

Collaborator
DISC Type : is

Chairman Emeritus, Partner at Kearney

San Francisco, California, United States

Overview

Alex Liu is the Chairman Emeritus and a Partner at Kearney, leveraging decades of experience advising CEOs and boards in the communications, media, and technology sectors across 50+ countries. Educated at Yale and Harvard Business School, he was named the number one consulting firm CEO of 2023 by The Consulting Report.

Originally from Taiwan, Alex is an avid rugby fan and player. He hosts the "Joy@Work" podcast and has authored a book on the same topic, emphasizing purpose and empowerment. He begins each day with a jog to clear his head, reflecting a disciplined and mindful approach to life and work.

Unique fact: He is passionate about finding joy in consulting, a value he traces back to his familys roots in teaching and coaching.

Personality Overview

Appreciative

Good Listener

Fair-minded

They are more likely to opt for solutions that are proven in the market.  Scenarios where both sides can come out as winners appeal to them greatly. Unlike D or C types, they are calm as well as friendly and can give the impression of being more receptive than they actually are.

Topics They Care About

Joy at Work
A central theme in his professional philosophy, Alex hosts the "Joy@Work" podcast and has authored a book on creating empowering team environments.
Leadership in AI
He co-leads an AI Executive Education Program with Carnegie Mellon University and has published articles on the intersection of artificial intelligence and leadership.
Value-based Leadership
A frequent topic in his public speaking and podcast appearances, focusing on purpose, values, and creating a positive organizational culture.

Media Appearances

Kearney’s Alex Liu: The ‘Great Reflection’ and Finding Your Purpose. Featured in World Economic Forum

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Meet the Maestro Alex Liu, Managing Partner and Chairman, Kearney. Featured in YouTube

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Top CEO Interview – Alex Liu, Kearney CEO, Managing Partner and Chairman of the Board. Featured in The Consulting Report

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Work History

4-2024
Chairman Emeritus, Partner at Kearney
4-2018 - 4-2024
Managing Partner and Chairman at Kearney
12-1996 - 4-2018
Partner at Kearney
International Business Council at World Economic Forum
7-2015 - 6-2017
Board Advisor at Etisalat (Emirates Telecommunications Group)

Education

1983 - 1985
MBA from Harvard Business School
9-1976 - 5-1980
BA from Yale University

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Insights For Selling To Alex

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘trust me when’, ‘your team will love’ etc.
  • Be visibly appreciative of their actions during your interactions
  • Summarize the key points at the end of the conversation

DONT's

  • Avoid unnecessary confrontation if it arises incidentally
  • Don’t give the impression of being unproven or risky
  • Don’t sound very transactional

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Alex is

  • Relationship and rapport play a major role, followed by low risk and the presence of proof points.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Alex

  • They are diplomatic when the need arises; they hardly ever say a direct no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Alex move?

  • They can take their time to reach decisions, even while they stay engaged and friendly.
  • Can Alex take some risk or not?

  • They are unlikely to take many risks.

You And Alex

Personality Compatibility


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