Leading Without Authority - Think Joan of Arc

Born the daughter of French peasants, she had no authority. However, she was able to gain the trust of King Charles and align the soldiers and generals. She took action time and time again, and to this day, is a symbol of the French national liberation.

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Bryophytes

The saying goes “A prophet is not without honor … but in his own country.” An outsider has no roots, and also no baggage. They know nobody, do not need to please anybody, nor do they need to worry about stepping on anybody’s toes. They focus solely on what’s best for the organization.

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In My Opinion

I was reading an article recently on six phrases managers need to stop using in team meetings, and one phrase, in particular, struck a chord with me: “In my opinion…” As a leader, stating an opinion carries grave dangers!

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Motivation 101

As a leader, you are motivating when providing a reason for someone to do something, to act or behave in a particular way. So, what are the reasons, the motivators, good or bad, that are available to a Sales Leader? 

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The Highest Art of Leadership

- Building and Leading a Global Sales Team. Numbers indicate that 74% of leaders consider themselves highly effective in communication. And only 34% consider themselves effective in “Leading across countries and cultures”. Understanding the limits is a good start.

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