Jon Essa

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About Jon Essa

A highly motivated and effective senior leader with demonstrated expertise in innovation strategy and change management. A demonstrated ability in influencing the opinions of target audiences through strategic communications, a strong balance of strategic and tactical abilities, highly developed project management, vendor management and organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities. An effective group facilitator and team player. Demonstrated abilities in meeting challenges, taking action, providing results and measuring outcomes. Thrives in a challenging and rapidly changing environment. Economic development savvy through marketing, financial management and relationships. A highly motivated and effective senior leader with demonstrated expertise in innovation strategy and change management. A demonstrated ability in influencing the opinions of target audiences through strategic communications, a strong balance of strategic and tactical abilities, highly developed project management, vendor management and organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities. Cultivates solid knowledge-based and network-based relationships, while creating a positive workplace and culture. An effective group facilitator and team player. Demonstrated abilities in meeting challenges, taking action, providing results and measuring outcomes. Thrives in a challenging and rapidly changing environment. Economic development savvy through marketing, financial management and relationship development. Successful leadership isn't about having all the answers - but asking the right questions! The challenge lies in being able to step back, reflect, and ask the key questions that are critical to your performance and your organization’s effectiveness. Management is doing things right; Leadership is doing the right things!