Chad Secrist, SPHR, GPHR, PHR

Visionary
DISC Type : Ds

Chief Human Resources Officer – IMG Global Operations at International Medical Group (IMG)

Greater Indianapolis, United States

Overview

Chad Secrist is the Chief Human Resources Officer for Global Operations at International Medical Group (IMG). He is a proven global HR leader specializing in growth management, M&A, and connecting employees to a companys purpose. He holds a Global Professional in Human Resources (GPHR) certification and earned both his bachelors and masters degrees from Indiana University.

Outside of work, Chad is passionate about community support and has participated in events for the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. He is an admirer of leadership development author Cy Wakeman and contributes to the HR community by speaking at major industry conferences like Unleash America.

Unique fact: Chad is a featured speaker at HR conferences, presenting on the need to challenge outdated beliefs and redefine HRs role as a strategic partner.

Personality Overview

Early Adopter

Direct & Assertive

Fast But Thoughtful

They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.  They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.

Topics They Care About

Employee Engagement
He emphasizes connecting employees to a company's purpose in a meaningful way and follows thought leaders like Cy Wakeman on the topic.
Global HR Operations
His entire career, including his current role at IMG and past roles at Metal Exchange and Watlow, has focused on leading HR for global, multi-location organizations.
Strategic HR
He speaks at conferences like Unleash America about the necessity of redefining HR's role to be an authentic, strategic partner with the business.

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Work History

Chief Human Resources Officer – IMG Global Operations at International Medical Group (IMG)
Senior Human Resources Consultant (HR policies, strategy, shared services, etc.) at Strategic HR Consultants
Vice President, Human Resources (CHRO for global operations) at Metal Exchange Corporation
Senior Director, Human Resources (Corporate-wide HR Leader) at Alter Trading
Director, Human Resources (Led global HR operations, policies & programs) at Watlow

Education

1995 - 1997
Masters of Public Affairs from Indiana University Bloomington
1991 - 1996
Bachelor of Science in Public Affairs – Management from Indiana University Bloomington

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Insights For Selling To Chad

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them at the end if they see a strong value prop in your product; expect an honest answer
  • Suggest clear next steps with confidence, don't be vague or hesitant
  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game

DONT's

  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite
  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option
  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Chad is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Chad

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Chad move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Chad take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Chad

Personality Compatibility


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