Meredith Grogan

Trailblazer
DISC Type : DI

Head of Talent Acquisition and Operations at Morningstar

Greater Chicago Area, United States

Overview

Meredith Grogan is a Global Talent & Culture leader at Morningstar with over 15 years of experience building high-performing international teams. A University of Notre Dame graduate, she specializes in talent acquisition and operations, championing a culture of trust and innovation to support the companys mission of empowering investor success.

Outside of her primary role, Meredith is a passionate advocate for workplace inclusivity. She actively supports DEI initiatives as a proud Ally, championing programs like #WorkingWithPride to ensure all colleagues can bring their authentic selves to work.

She was a featured speaker at The Conference Boards "Engaged @Work" event, sharing her expertise on talent acquisition and employee experience.

Personality Overview

Informal

Charismatic

Persuasive

If they come to believe in your value proposition, they will be your champion.  They are charming and have the ability to align others behind their decisions. They like to keep things under control.

Topics They Care About

Global Talent Strategy
Leads a global team of over 80 talent acquisition professionals at Morningstar, responsible for filling approximately 4, 000 positions annually across the globe.
Corporate Culture
Acts as a strong steward for Morningstar's unique culture, focusing on creating an employee experience rooted in transparency, independence, and long-term thinking.
Employee Engagement
A recognized thought leader on the topic, having spoken at The Conference Board's "Engaged @Work" event about creating exceptional employee experiences.

Media Appearances

Meredith has no verified media appearances

Work History

5-2019
Head of Talent Acquisition and Operations at Morningstar
1-2018 - 5-2019
Director of Talent Acquisition at Morningstar
7-2016 - 1-2018
Director of Talent Acquisition Operations at Morningstar
3-2015 - 7-2016
Director of Enterprise Client Service at Morningstar
7-2013 - 3-2015
Manager, Product Support at Morningstar

Education

2001 - 2005
BA from University of Notre Dame

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Insights For Selling To Meredith

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Give them control of the sales process
  • Use phrases like ‘your decision will’, ‘you will impact’ etc.
  • Display high self-confidence and expect them to have a strong personality.

DONT's

  • Don’t force involvement of other stakeholders unless it is critical
  • Avoid unnecessary negativity or slowness
  • Do not look like someone who doesn’t know what they are talking about

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Meredith is

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

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


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Meredith move?

  • If you earn their trust and they develop faith in the product, they can make decisions quickly.
  • Can Meredith take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if necessary.

You And Meredith

Personality Compatibility


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