Steven Rosen

APRIL 10, 2024

In this episode of the Sales Leadership Awakening podcast, Steven Rosen and Colleen Stanley discuss the high cost of making a bad hire in sales. They emphasize the importance of creating an ideal hiring profile with hard and soft skills and non-negotiables. They also stress the need for a systematic hiring process, including behavioral interviews and assessments.

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Hiring Strategy Negotiation Ideal Customer Profile 296

Steven Rosen

APRIL 1, 2024

Difficult conversations are as inevitable as they are necessary. These discussions, whether addressing underperformance, behavioural issues, or compensation adjustments, are crucial for maintaining a healthy sales environment and driving performance. However, a surprising number of sales managers avoid these critical conversations, a trend that undermines team potential and poses a significant threat to organizational success.

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Steven Rosen

APRIL 14, 2024

Hiring sales superstars is critical to building a high-performance sales team. Traditional hiring methods—résumés, interviews , and references—play critical roles but sometimes miss deeper insights into a candidate’s capabilities. This gap can be effectively bridged by integrating psychometric assessments into the hiring process, offering a more scientific approach to evaluating potential.

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Hiring Forecasting Exercises Retention 156

Steven Rosen

APRIL 6, 2024

In this 2:42 video, Steven Rosen and Colleen Stanley delve into the vital role of preparation in mastering difficult conversations with sales representatives. They stress the importance of sales managers dedicating time to pre-call planning, ensuring productive discussions. Additionally, they emphasize fostering a supportive environment where sales representatives feel heard and valued, enhancing team cohesion and performance.

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Steven Rosen

APRIL 6, 2024

In this episode of the Sales Leadership Awakening Podcast, host Steven Rosen and Colleen Stanley delve into mastering difficult conversations, stressing preparation and agreement on the next steps. They highlight vital emotional intelligence skills essential for navigating these dialogues effectively. Practical strategies for delivering constructive feedback and fostering growth are shared, emphasizing the importance of stating intentions and fostering psychological safety.

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