Lynn Staner

Visionary
DISC Type : Ds

Partner at Deloitte & Touche LLP

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Overview

Lynn Staner is an Audit & Assurance Partner at Deloitte in Atlanta, specializing in internal controls, technical accounting, and compliance for public and private companies. Her industry expertise spans consumer, healthcare, and oil & gas. She leads Deloittes local Board Ready Program and earned her Masters of Accountancy from Rhodes College.

Outside of her corporate role, Lynn is deeply committed to community and professional advancement. She recently joined the board of the United Way of Greater Atlanta and is an advocate for gender parity in corporate leadership with OnBoard. In her free time, she enjoys being with her family and two young children.

She co-authored an article exploring the state of boardroom diversity in Georgia, highlighting national and state-specific trends.

Personality Overview

Fast But Thoughtful

Direct & Assertive

Early Adopter

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. They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.

Topics They Care About

Boardroom Diversity
Co-authored an article on boardroom diversity in Georgia and is an advocate with OnBoard, a group that champions women for board positions.
Community Engagement
Demonstrates a strong commitment to local causes through her new role as a board member for the United Way of Greater Atlanta.
Internal Controls
Leads audit and advisory projects related to internal controls and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) readiness, a core part of her professional expertise.

Media Appearances

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Work History

8-2020
Partner at Deloitte & Touche LLP
9-2006 - 8-2020
Senior Manager at Deloitte & Touche LLP

Education

2002 - 2006
Masters of Accountancy from Rhodes College
Education details unavailable from Pulaski Academy

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Insights For Selling To Lynn

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
  • Focus on the results that your product produces, expect some strategic questions in return
  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside

DONT's

  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them
  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results
  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Lynn 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 Lynn

  • 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 Lynn move?

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

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

You And Lynn

Personality Compatibility


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