Posts in Organization
A Tale of Two Markets

In the landscape of fractional sales leadership, where adaptability is the cornerstone of success, the challenge of establishing a precise pricing strategy for a freelance sales leader is nuanced and layered. Several external factors have to be considered.

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Grow Your Sales Leadership Capital

The Vision Paper outlines the tenets of the Sales Leadership model in the context of current and future trends for companies that need to manage issues outside their current capacity or their capabilities in sales leadership. It also describes this new category and approach to human capital management because growth requires an investment in Sales Leadership.

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In Search of Sales Unicorns. Apply Here.

Sales success requires a major investment of time and resources from the top. Sales leadership is all about defining the sales strategy, developing the right processes, sales tools and collateral, building a sales-driven culture, coaching, training, and of course -- ringing the bell!  

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The True Cost of Amateur Sales Leadership: Why Investing in Professionals Pays Off

Many companies, in an effort to minimize costs, may be tempted to hire less experienced sales leaders or promote such individuals from within the organization. However, what they easily fail to realize is that the cost of hiring an amateur can far exceed the expense of investing in a professional sales leader.

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Reliability Is an Undervalued Currency

Reliability is the promise that a product will function as expected, a quality so fundamental that its absence can mean the difference between a product's success and its prompt rejection by consumers. We are drawn, almost instinctively, to products that seamlessly integrate into our lives, epitomizing the concept of 'just working'.

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The Pitfalls of Overemphasizing Personal Chemistry in Selecting the First Sales VP for Your Start-Up

As a startup CEO, the decision to hire your first Sales VP holds significant weight in shaping the trajectory of your company. While personal chemistry between you and the finalists may seem appealing, it's essential to recognize the potential risks of relying too heavily on this factor in the final decision-making process.

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Mastering Sales Process Management: A Comprehensive Guide to Success

In the world of sales, the pursuit of perfection is an endless journey. An almost infinite number of experts have delved into the subject, each offering their unique insights and strategies. But why is this topic so crucial? The answer is simple: "Perfecting your sales process and perfecting the management and repeatability of that process leads to more deals and more revenue for your business."

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I Knew a Year Ago That Change Was Needed in Our Leadership Organization

I hear a familiar theme in speaking with CEOs on the subject of making changes in their sales organizations. That is, the feeling that they have known for quite some time that organizational change was needed.

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Unveiling the Truth Behind the Skills Gap

In the business world, the term "skills gap" is frequently thrown around, often as a scapegoat for hiring and recruiting challenges. However, it's essential to dive deeper into the concept to truly understand what the skills gap is, its implications, and why it might not be the root cause of the issues employers face.

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