Dr. Kimberly Polite, DBA, M.Ed, PATH, CLEST

Galvanizer
DISC Type : Id

Consultant at Kimberly Polite

United States

Overview

Dr. Kimberly Polite is an accomplished consultant, professor, and author with over 30 years of experience in leadership, team development, and employee engagement. She holds a Doctorate in Business Administration and is a Certified Commission on Law Enforcement Leadership Trainer. Colleagues describe her as professional, inspirational, and diligent.

Outside of her primary consulting work, she combines her business acumen with a passion for style through her online beauty line, R. I. B. Boutique, which helps professionals develop an appropriate business image. A former University of Arkansas cheerleader and homecoming queen, she enjoys being creative with beauty and fashion.

She is a decorated veteran who was recognized as a "40 Under 40" business professional for her contributions to the community.

Personality Overview

Persuader

Socially Adept

Pragmatic

They do not mind taking risks and can make hard decisions, if necessary.  They are charming and have the ability to align others behind their decisions. They respond better to a combination of speed and relationship.

Topics They Care About

Employee Engagement
This is the central theme of her career and the topic of her doctoral dissertation, focusing on strategies to improve workplace productivity and profitability.
Leadership Development
As a consultant and certified leadership trainer for diverse groups, including law enforcement, she focuses on building effective and integrous leaders.
Professional Image
She founded an online beauty and style boutique specifically to help business professionals create an appropriate and effective professional look.

Media Appearances

Then & Now: Dr. Kimberly Polite 'packages professionalism'. Featured in Talk Business

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Dr. Kimberly Polite 'packages professionalism' - Facebook. Featured in Facebook

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Work History

1-2006
Consultant at Kimberly Polite
Vice President & Director of Events at Rogers Expo Center
Assistant Director Alumni & Special Events at University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Assistant Director of Events & Facilities at University of Kansas

Education

Doctor of Business Administration from Walden University
Master of Education from University of Arkansas

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Exp : 20 Location : United States Job Level : Senior Designation : Consultant at Kimberly Polite
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Insights For Selling To Dr. Kimberly

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing how others made similar decisions
  • You might need to keep the conversation on track, they tend to slide off-topic
  • Focus on building a relationship, it can play a key role in their decision making

DONT's

  • Don’t be excessively objective, focus on building a story first
  • Do not come across as negative or non-supportive, work with them as a partner
  • Don’t make promises that are hard to keep

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Dr. Kimberly is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Dr. Kimberly

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no albeit in a friendly manner.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Dr. Kimberly move?

  • They can make decisions quickly if they develop trust in you and conviction in the product.
  • Can Dr. Kimberly take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if necessary.

You And Dr. Kimberly

Personality Compatibility


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