Steve Parsons

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DISC Type : sc

Chief Executive Officer at Eskasoni, First nations

Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

Overview

Steve Parsons is the CEO of the Eskasoni Corporate Division, where he spearheads economic development and job creation for the Eskasoni First Nation. He has successfully guided the communitys ventures into renewable energy, logistics, and communications. He holds Bachelor of Arts and Education degrees from Memorial University and serves on multiple economic boards.

In January 2023, Steve was appointed by the federal and provincial governments to the independent committee conducting the Regional Assessment of Offshore Wind Development in Nova Scotia.

Personality Overview

Status Quo Seeker

Tough To Convince

Process Oriented

They are thorough and always follow a systematic approach.  They tend to be clear about their needs and limitations and are unlikely to promise too much. Being observant comes to them naturally.

Topics They Care About

Indigenous Economic Development
As CEO, he focuses on creating business opportunities, new revenue streams, and employment for the Eskasoni First Nation, successfully creating a local microeconomy.
Renewable Energy
He has led Eskasoni's successful investments in wind and solar projects, stating that renewables align with the Mi'kmaq value of being stewards of the land.
Offshore Wind Projects
Serves on the federal-provincial committee assessing offshore wind development and is actively preparing the region to capitalize on future infrastructure and supply chain needs for the industry.

Media Appearances

Steve has no verified media appearances

Work History

5-2012
Chief Executive Officer at Eskasoni, First nations
1-2001 - 5-2012
Business teacher at Eskasoni First nations
1-1991 - 6-2000
St John`s, NF at Shoppers Drug Mart

Education

1986 - 1990
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) and education from Memorial University, Newfoundland and Labrador

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Insights For Selling To Steve

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Expect them to be slow and cautious, encourage them to ask more questions
  • First of all, focus on building their confidence by sharing examples, case studies etc.
  • Spend time addressing concerns around risk and change, they will have them even if they don't express them

DONT's

  • Don't push them too hard to make fast decisions, give them time
  • Don't be very accepting if that is your natural style, stay firm
  • Avoid getting into storytelling mode, especially when they ask specific questions

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Steve is

  • Low-risk, adoption by others are very important to them, followed by confidence in ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Steve

  • Often, they don't say no, or keep going about it in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Steve move?

  • They do not like to rush and therefore can be quite slow in their decision-making.
  • Can Steve take some risk or not?

  • They have little risk-appetite and prefer to take measured decisions.

You And Steve

Personality Compatibility


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