Norman Leach, BA (Hons), CAE, EPS

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DISC Type : DS

Vice President Marketing at Rowles Fine Art Gallery

Greater Edmonton Metropolitan Area, Canada

Overview

Norman Leach is a senior executive and strategic advisor known as the "Chaos Navigator. " He has extensive leadership experience in economic development, industry advocacy, and major-event management, currently serving as Chair for the Western Canada Defence Industries Association. People often describe him as professional, reliable, and results-driven.

Norman is a military historian and a bestselling author of several books on Canadian military history. He is deeply involved in his community as the President of the Rotary Club of Edmonton Strathcona and supports various veteran and historical associations, for which he received the Queens Platinum Jubilee Medal.

Unique fact: Norman served as the historian on the feature film "Passchendaele" and has contributed to several historical documentaries.

Personality Overview

Planner & Achiever

Dynamic But Sincere

Decisive But Calm

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. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.

Topics They Care About

Navigating Complexity
He brands himself as the "Chaos Navigator, " specializing in guiding organizations through high-stakes environments, a theme reflected in his consulting and teaching roles.
Canadian Military History
He is a published, bestselling author of multiple books on Canadian military history, serves as a History Officer, and received a royal medal for this work.
Defence Industry
As the Chair of the Western Canada Defence Industries Association, he is a key leader and advocate for the defence sector in the region.

Media Appearances

Norman has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2024
Vice President Marketing at Rowles Fine Art Gallery
9-2023
Instructor at Olds College of Agriculture & Technology
9-2023 - 2-2026
Executive Director at The Chamber - (Spruce Grove, Stony Plain and Parkland Country)
5-2023 - 5-2024
Higher Education Consultant at Southeast College Saskatchewan
8-2022 - 3-2023
Manager - Extended Learning at Medicine Hat College

Education

2017 - 2023
Master of Business Administration - MBA from Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University
1981 - 1985
BA (Hons) from University of Manitoba

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Insights For Selling To Norman

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.
  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game

DONT's

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

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Norman 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 Norman

  • 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 Norman move?

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

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

You And Norman

Personality Compatibility


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