Nelson Clyde

Examiner
DISC Type : cs

CEO Peer Advisory Group Chair at Vistage Worldwide, Inc. at Vistage Worldwide, Inc.

Dallas, Texas, United States

Overview

Nelson Clyde is an executive coach and Vistage Chair with a multi-decade background as a fourth-generation newspaper publisher and president. He leverages this experience to help CEOs gain clarity and enhance their effectiveness. People who have worked with him describe him as a "rare leader who sees the full picture. "

Outside of his coaching, Nelson is a writer and storyteller. He authors a weekly newspaper column titled "Is It Just Me, " where he shares humorous observations and anecdotes about family and the lighter side of life, showcasing his focus on personal connection and perspective.

He has a long-standing passion for writing, having maintained his own weekly column for years while running a major newspaper.

Personality Overview

Unexpressive

Status Quo Seeker

Late Adopter

They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time.  They are thorough and always follow a systematic approach. They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end.

Topics They Care About

CEO Effectiveness
His entire practice at Vistage is built around facilitating peer groups to help CEOs test ideas, sharpen their focus, and improve their leadership.
Leadership Development
He focuses on creating environments where leaders can grow, spotting potential in others, and helping them become more confident and capable.
Humorous Storytelling
He writes a weekly column, "Is It Just Me, " which focuses on sharing stories and observations on the lighter side of everyday life.

Media Appearances

Nelson has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2021
CEO Peer Advisory Group Chair at Vistage Worldwide, Inc. at Vistage Worldwide, Inc.
12-2018 - 9-2021
President at T.B. Butler Publishing Company Inc.
7-2007 - 11-2018
President at Tyler Morning Telegraph
2-1989 - 11-2018
President at Tyler Morning Telegraph
5-1987 - 1-1989
Advertising Sales Representative at Austin American Statesman

Education

1985 - 1987
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) from University of Texas at Tyler
1984 - 1985
Associate of Arts (A.A.) from Tyler Junior College

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Exp : 38 Location : Dallas, Texas, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : CEO Peer Advisory Group Chair at Vistage Worldwide, Inc. at Vistage Worldwide, Inc.
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Insights For Selling To Nelson

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them which other stakeholders would be important for this purchase decision
  • Expect them to be slow and cautious, encourage them to ask more questions
  • Be firm in your communication and stay in control

DONT's

  • Don't rely on relationship building even if they act pleasantly
  • Don't push them too hard to make fast decisions, give them time
  • Don't use phrases like 'do not worry', 'i promise' etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Nelson is

  • Adoption by others is very important to them, followed by confidence in ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Nelson

  • They don’t say no often, they push out the decisions or keep going around in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Nelson move?

  • They don't like to hasten, so their speed of decision-making may be slow.
  • Can Nelson take some risk or not?

  • They have little willingness to take risks, and prefer making calculated decisions.

You And Nelson

Personality Compatibility


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