In today’s market place no business can afford to stand-still. In fact, it is impossible. One is either moving forward or going backward. And hopefully going forward with profitable new name revenues.
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It starts with the long list of the things that need to get done, making sure that everything unnecessary stays off the list. What remains is still way more than there is time in a day.
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We promote people based on their accomplishments in their current role, e.g., the most successful salesperson is promoted to Sales Manager. The position they are promoted to requires a different skill set that they may or may not have. This continues until a person is ultimately promoted to a role that is beyond their abilities. And they fail.
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One-dimensional solutions are rarely enough to create permanent improvements in salesforce effectiveness. A salesforce is complex, with many moving parts and interdependencies. Achieving sales force excellence typically requires improving upon a mixture of several items.
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An interim sales leader does not have roots in the company. How can they possibly be successful? The team knows that they will not be around for long, so individuals may choose not to work with them. They may also not have sufficient time to get to know each individual, earn their trust and respect, demonstrate their capabilities to help. How can they become a true leader?
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Gig executives help companies address skills gaps, pilot new initiatives, conserve limited resources, and tackle critical priorities! They are the perfect alternative to traditional recruiting, consulting, training, or – worst – doing nothing and hoping for the best.
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A toxic workplace is a workplace that is marked by significant drama and infighting, where personal battles often harm productivity. Toxic workplaces are often considered the result of toxic employers and/or toxic employees who are motivated by personal gain.
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It is the sales team that is responsible for every dollar of revenue, all the growth the business aims for, and in many cases relies on to survive. With that in mind, the sales leader should be sitting next to the CEO, Founder, or Owner, and be the second most important person in the organization.
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Lack of attention and respect towards internal customers was leading to poor customer service, missing parts in deliveries, and an overall inability to achieve the desired double-digit sales growth. Only after addressing those internal issues did the company regain reputation and growth externally.
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Analysis Paralysis comes with all the downsides of not making a decision. In a work or team environment, it also comes with further negative impact: It kills creativity. It decreases willpower. It reduces happiness. It lowers performance.
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