Nathan Eklund

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

CEO and Founder at VitalNetwork

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area, United States

Overview

Nathan Eklund is the CEO and Founder of Vital Network, where he is a national voice on educator well-being and retention. A former high school English teacher with a Master of Education, he uses data and consulting to combat teacher burnout and create positive, sustainable workplace cultures in schools.

Based on his time at St. Olaf College, Nathan has a creative background in music. He was reportedly a founding member and the keyboardist for the Minnesota-based rock jam band, The Big Wu, which started while he was a student there.

Unique fact: He co-authored the book "How Was Your Day at School? : Improving Dialogue about Teacher Job Satisfaction" to help school leaders retain quality teachers.

Personality Overview

Optimistic

Non-Confrontational

Consensus Focused

They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional.  They agree with others often, so exercise caution when relying on their word. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.

Topics They Care About

Teacher Retention
His career, consulting, and company Vital Network are dedicated to solving teacher burnout and attrition through systemic support and data-driven strategies.
Positive School Culture
He focuses on creating thriving work environments for adults in schools, believing that a positive culture is key to both teacher satisfaction and student success.
Educational Leadership
He works directly with superintendents, principals, and other school leaders, providing coaching and support to help them build great places to teach and lead.

Media Appearances

Nathan has no verified media appearances

Work History

12-2022
CEO and Founder at VitalNetwork
2-2020 - 2-2021
Senior Education Fellow at Citizens League
8-2013 - 7-2015
Chief Strategy Officer at Inwood Academy for Leadership Charter School
5-2011 - 7-2023
President and Founder at Eklund Consulting, LLC
6-2008 - 5-2011
Senior Consultant at Search Institute

Education

1991 - 1995
BA from St. Olaf College
2004 - 2005
Masters of Education from The College of St. Scholastica

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Exp : 17 Location : Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : CEO and Founder at VitalNetwork
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Insights For Selling To Nathan

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Maintain high, positive energy and convey confidence
  • Refer to interesting customer testimonials and stress on great customer experience
  • Compliment them about their personality if you get a chance

DONT's

  • Don't be critical or challenge them openly, they can react defensively
  • Don’t ask too many questions in one go, weave them into the flow
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be like a storyteller with them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Nathan is

  • Relationship and rapport are valuable for them, but so is proven product value.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Nathan

  • They probably won't say no directly.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Nathan move?

  • They are not the ones to make fast decisions, even while they stay committed.
  • Can Nathan take some risk or not?

  • They can take some low-probability risks if needed.

You And Nathan

Personality Compatibility


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