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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreSome childhood experiences leave a gentle imprint. Others detonate quietly under the surface and alter the entire trajectory of a life. My year in the United States at age seventeen did exactly that—transforming me in ways I didn’t recognize at the time but rely on every single day.
Read MoreSome childhood memories fade into pleasant background noise. Others remain vivid because they mark the first moment you realized you could influence the world around you. My first taste of advocacy came in the form of a schoolyard—specifically, the part of it that suddenly disappeared.
Read MoreThere is a daily front-row seat to the extraordinary creativity of entrepreneurs. Every day, I meet founders who didn’t just see a gap in a market—they saw a market where others saw nothing at all.
Read MoreThey 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.
Read MoreExecutive compensation is shaped by a combination of market dynamics, perceived value creation, and the risk/reward trade-offs inherent to each role. Here's a closer look at how different leadership functions are valued—and why senior sales leaders often stand apart in terms of earnings potential.
Read MoreFew things in sales are more frustrating than carving out time, preparing for a call, and then waiting in an empty Zoom room. No-shows aren’t just a waste of time — they can feel like a lack of respect.
Read MoreIn the competitive realm of sales, understanding the personality traits that contribute to a salesperson's success is crucial. While diverse personalities can definitely all thrive in sales, research highlights certain characteristics commonly found among top performers.
Read MoreHave you ever bought something despite disliking the salesperson? If you did, you probably remember feelings of frustration, pressure, or regret. While the product itself might have been fine, the negative experience likely left a lasting impression.
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