Leon Schaepkens

Activist
DISC Type : Cd

Lid landelijke commissie voor ongewenst gedrag van de VNG at VNG (Vereniging van Nederlandse Gemeenten)

Netherlands

Overview

Leon Schaepkens is a bestselling author, psychologist, and public administration lawyer focused on humanizing the workplace through evolutionary psychology. Educated at Tilburg University, he advises on leadership and organizational change, and serves on a national committee for the VNG (Association of Dutch Municipalities).

Living in Belgium, Leon is passionate about nature and advocates for a slower, more deliberate lifestyle. He encourages questioning the modern "rat race" to prioritize personal well-being and time with family, a theme he explored after making a personal lifestyle change in 2020.

He uniquely combines his expertise as a therapist, public administration lawyer, and evolutionary psychologist to critique modern management.

Personality Overview

Meticulous

Observative

Logical And Quick

They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles.  They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully. They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value.

Topics They Care About

Humanizing Work
His core mission, reflected in his books like "Goodbye Human Resources" and his tagline "Making work human again, " focusing on purpose over process.
Evolutionary Psychology
The foundation of his philosophy, detailed in his bestseller "10 miljoen jaar leiderschap, " applying ancient human needs to modern leadership challenges.
Future of HR
He actively promotes shifting HR's role from a business partner to a "compass bearer" focused on meaning, ethics, and employee well-being.

Media Appearances

Leon has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2024
Lid landelijke commissie voor ongewenst gedrag van de VNG at VNG (Vereniging van Nederlandse Gemeenten)
1-2008
Directeur/ eigenaar at Schaepkens
1-2019
Verandermanager, adviseur, coach, therapeut at o.a. Bakx Wagenaar, gemeente Helmond, Hertek, SEZO, Twente Milieu
7-2016 - 1-2023
Lid Raad van Commissarissen at Vixia BV
6-2010 - 6-2018
Lid Raad van Toezicht at Sint Jozef wonen en zorg

Education

1992 - 1995
drs from Tilburg University
Schematherapie from RINO Zuid

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Insights For Selling To Leon

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be crisp while making the pitch
  • Stress on the business value that your product offers
  • Make sure that you you respond to any queries from them quickly

DONT's

  • Do not give up if they are not convinced, try again with a different approach
  • Refrain from asking too many questions
  • Avoid repeating yourself or making generalizations

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Leon is

  • Conviction in the product matters to them, followed by proof points and strong testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Leon

  • They may not be very forthcoming, but they will say no if needed.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Leon move?

  • Their decision making speed is somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Leon take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks but after weighing up the pros and cons.

You And Leon

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