Mike Smith, Ed.D.

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DISC Type : sdi

Adjunct Professor at Seton Hall University

New York City Metropolitan Area, United States

Overview

Mike Smith is an Executive Coach and the founder of Huddle Advisory, where he develops "Leadership Athletes. " He leverages a unique background as both a former CHRO and CFO at the National Football League to align business and talent strategies. Holding a Doctorate from Vanderbilt, colleagues describe him as a passionate and supportive leader with impeccable integrity.

Beyond his coaching, Mike is deeply passionate about the intersection of sports and business. He explores this as an Adjunct Professor of Sports Economics at Seton Hall University and frequently engages in public discussions on topics ranging from college athletics to professional league trends, sharing his extensive industry insights.

His rare career combination of having served as both Chief Human Resources Officer and a finance executive for the National Football League gives him a unique perspective on leadership.

Personality Overview

Friendly But Fast

Driven But Considerate

Dynamic But Sincere

If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product  They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders)

Topics They Care About

Leadership Development
Central to his work at Huddle Advisory, where he coaches executives and teams to perform at their peak by applying his "Leadership Athlete" principles.
Sports Business
A core passion demonstrated by his background at the NFL, his adjunct professor role in Sports Economics, and his frequent public commentary on league business models.
Talent & Value Creation
As Talent Committee Chair at IMG Academy and a former CHRO, he focuses on aligning executive talent and organizational design directly with business growth and financial outcomes.

Media Appearances

Mike has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2025
Adjunct Professor at Seton Hall University
7-2024
Independent Board Director - Talent Committee Chair at IMG Academy
5-2020
Executive Coach & Advisor at Huddle Advisory
12-2019 - 4-2020
Senior Advisor to the COO at National Football League (NFL)
12-2018 - 11-2019
Chief Human Resources Officer at National Football League (NFL)

Education

Doctor of Education from Vanderbilt University
MBA from Villanova University

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Exp : 33 Location : New York City Metropolitan Area, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Adjunct Professor at Seton Hall University
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Insights For Selling To Mike

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘your decision will’, ‘you will impact’ etc.
  • Ask them for a lunch or coffee once some rapport has been established
  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but nurture the relationship too

DONT's

  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly
  • Don’t be very informal during the early interactions even if they are being so themselves

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Mike is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Mike

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Mike move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can Mike take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And Mike

Personality Compatibility


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