Leslie Johnson, PHR, CPP

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Director, Human Resources at Canadian General Tower

New Braunfels, Texas, United States

Overview

Leslie Johnson is the Director of Human Resources at CGT U. S. Limited, where she was the second employee hired for the New Braunfels, TX facility nearly a decade ago. She specializes in building HR departments from the ground up and is known for thriving in chaotic environments, including start-ups and acquisitions.

A proud resident of New Braunfels, Leslie is married to her high school sweetheart and is a mother to five adult children. In her personal time, she enjoys life with her family, which includes an amazing Standard Poodle and a goofy Irish Setter.

She has successfully navigated HR functions through a global pandemic, a facility fire, a corporate bankruptcy, and a tornado.

Personality Overview

Quality Focused

Thorough Evaluator

Hard To Convince

They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service  They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical

Topics They Care About

Talent Acquisition
Her social media feed frequently features hiring announcements for her team in New Braunfels, and she personally reviews every resume submitted.
Crisis Management
Her career is defined by successfully leading HR through numerous large-scale crises, including natural disasters, bankruptcies, and facility closures.
Employee-Centric Culture
She states that the people are her favorite part of her role and aims to make her company a "career home" for employees.

Media Appearances

Leslie has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2016
Director, Human Resources at Canadian General Tower
12-2013 - 7-2016
Vice President of Human Resources at Seton Home
11-2004 - 9-2013
HR Manager at Spectrum Brands, Inc
9-2003 - 9-2004
HR Manager at MMC Group LP
1998 - 2001
Contract Services Manager at Bayview Financial

Education

Education details unavailable from University of Phoenix

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Exp : 26 Location : New Braunfels, Texas, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Director, Human Resources at Canadian General Tower
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Insights For Selling To Leslie

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Showcase how you can impact results but also make sure that you share detailed information too
  • Showcase your competitive superiority clearly when possible or address it at the minimum
  • Use phrases like ‘the ROI of this’, ‘X% more’ etc.

DONT's

  • Avoid too much small talk, just a few formal pleasantries should be fine
  • Don’t nudge them to do something by using the logic that others have done the same
  • Avoid making strong statements, instead invite them to agree with you by asking them questions

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Leslie is

  • ROI matters the most to them, followed by process and finally proof of results
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Leslie

  • They might hesitate a little, but will go ahead and say no when necessary (or asked)

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Leslie move?

  • They are unlikely to move very fast, especially when it comes to new products or services
  • Can Leslie take some risk or not?

  • They have relatively low risk-appetite and are not very likely to go for something unproven and risky

You And Leslie

Personality Compatibility


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