Stephen Klein

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Retired at Independent - Self Employed

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Overview

Stephen Klein is a veteran arts administrator with decades of experience leading major American performing arts institutions. He has served as President and Executive Director for multiple symphony orchestras and public theaters, demonstrating deep expertise in non-profit management and fundraising. He holds a BFA from Boston University.

His career is driven by a lifelong passion for the arts, which began as a professional actor and singer. He even performed on Broadway before transitioning to arts management. Now retired, he continues to support the community as the volunteer Board President for the Olney Theatre Center.

Unique Fact: Early in his career, he played the role of Caiaphas in the original Broadway production of "Jesus Christ Superstar."

Personality Overview

Imaginative

Relationship Oriented

Informal

They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships.  They excel at seeing the bigger picture, and the long-term impact of their decisions. Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions.

Topics They Care About

Arts Administration
Has a long and distinguished career as the executive director and president of several major performing arts organizations across the United States.
Performing Arts
His entire professional life, from actor to executive, has been dedicated to both musical and non-musical theatre, as well as orchestral music.
Non-Profit Leadership
He has extensive experience in fundraising, strategic planning, and board management for major non-profit cultural institutions.

Media Appearances

Stephen has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2017
Retired at Independent - Self Employed
2005 - 2013
President at Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts
1994 - 2004
Executive Director at Pittsburgh Public Theater
1983 - 9-1994
Executive Director at The National Symphony Orchestra
1981 - 1983
Executive Director at Denver Symphony Orchestra

Education

1966 - 1970
BFA from Boston University
1962 - 1966
Graduated from Hawken School

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Exp : 52 Location : Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States Job Level : N/A Designation : Retired at Independent - Self Employed
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Insights For Selling To Stephen

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use adjectives like ‘amazing’, ‘coolest’, ‘unbelievable’ etc.
  • Talk anecdotally about the customer experience that your product offers
  • Talk about their team and how your product will help them do things better and easier

DONT's

  • Don’t push them to make a decision too fast, let them get comfortable first
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be a storyteller
  • Avoid ifs and buts, don’t talk too much about the risks etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Stephen is

  • Relationship and trust can be vital with them, sometimes more than anything else.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Stephen

  • They are unlikely to say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Stephen move?

  • They are not the fastest decision makers, their friendly approach can give false positive signals.
  • Can Stephen take some risk or not?

  • They may take certain risks that they deem unlikely of personal repercussions.

You And Stephen

Personality Compatibility


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