Posts tagged leadership
Fractional vs. Consultant vs. Recruiter: Which Sales Leadership Fix Fits Your Situation?

Most sales-leadership problems come down to one of three needs: you need advice on what to fix, you need to hire someone permanently, or you need someone to actually lead sales right now.

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The Best Fractional Sales Leadership Options in 2026: An Honest Comparison

Vendux is one of the options listed. We've worked hard to describe every other provider fairly, because a comparison you can't trust is one that helps no one. Where Vendux is genuinely the better fit, we say so; where another firm is, we say that too.

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To The Last Page: How Childhood Reading Built My Discipline, Curiosity, and Leadership Focus

Reading was not assigned—it was inevitable. Books were not just a pastime; they were my primary form of entertainment, my travel to a different place and time.

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The Sports I Quit: How Not Being Athletic Made Me a More Resilient Leader

Some childhood stories are about medals won, records broken, and trophies displayed proudly on the shelf. Mine are about trying—repeatedly—and quitting just as repeatedly. I was never particularly athletic, and despite a competitive streak that could have powered a small city, my body stubbornly refused to cooperate with my ambitions.

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The Black-and-Green Screen: How a Commodore 64 Taught Me to Build for Real Users

The Commodore 64 is long gone, replaced by devices millions of times more powerful. But the lesson it taught me remains intact: build things that matter, for people who matter, with just enough technology to get the job done.

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Why We Chose to Help Our Competitors—and Why It’s Driving Growth

They simply don’t realize this model exists. That’s not a sales problem. It’s an awareness problem. And no single company can solve it alone.

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Family Businesses: Navigating Tradition and Transformation

Family-owned businesses are the backbone of many economies - including the US and Canada, where they account for 87% of all companies. When these businesses seek to accelerate growth or modernize their sales function, they increasingly turn to fractional sales leaders.

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The CEO’s Guide to Identifying a Great Fractional Sales Leader

Many companies are turning to fractional sales leaders to drive growth without the commitment of a full-time executive. These seasoned professionals offer strategic sales expertise on a part-time basis, providing flexibility and cost-effectiveness.

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Say Yes to the Mess

Economic uncertainty is back in full swing—and if we’re honest, it never truly left. Rising interest rates, geopolitical instability, sticky inflation, and increasingly cautious customers have created what many are calling a "mess" in the U.S. economy.

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The CEO’s Guide to Identifying a Great Sales Leader

For CEOs, recognizing and nurturing these traits within their sales teams can lead to sustained growth and a robust organizational culture. Investing in leaders who embody these qualities not only drives immediate sales performance but also positions the company for long-term success in an ever-evolving marketplace.

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