Too many companies and too many executives like to describe themselves as Thought Leaders. They want to be recognized as an authority in their field, as the one with the original thinking that others follow.
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99.9 % of all businesses in the US fall into the category of small- and medium-sized enterprises. Consequently, enterprise deals are few, and because of all the factors described above, they are hard to win. And with the obvious big win in sight, the risk is high.
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In a culture of accountability, people demonstrate high levels of ownership to think and act in the manner necessary to achieve organizational results. Rather than having accountability forced upon them, they enthusiastically take it upon themselves.
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Conversion rates have different definitions or meanings, depending on the nature of the business or the stage of the sales cycle. And in every case, they carry tremendous importance as an indicator of success and efficiency.
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Presales is the entire process of successfully closing a sale of a product that does not yet exist. Like the infamous vaporware, for example, a software or hardware product that has been advertised but is not yet available, either because it is only a concept or because it is still being written, designed or produced.
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I’m sure many of you in leadership positions have asked yourself these questions: How can I do a better job of driving profitable growth in my business? How can I drive the right behavior of my employees? The options can be overwhelming. But there's one proven thing that can drive profitability...the effective use of KPIs.
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Body language is a mysterious, unspoken way that people unconsciously communicate what is really on their minds. The importance of body language in sales lies in the fact that many buyers are either unsure of or reluctant to openly communicate their intentions.
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Choosing one side of a paradox would be delightfully clear and easy. Though the world is not black and white, it comes in all shades of gray, it is nuanced, and there are no easy answers, no silver bullets.
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Confirmation bias: we make a snap judgment within the first minute - or possibly even before meeting the candidate - and then spend the rest of the interview looking for data to support this initial hunch. Why? Because we hate to be wrong.
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Although every leader knows the importance of communication - for the success of their organization, their people, and themselves - a surprising number of leaders fail in this vital skill. According to a survey, only 10 percent of frontline leaders are effective at conveying performance expectations and facilitating clear agreement on the next steps.
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