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How to Survive the Workday When You're Sick, Tired, or Just Not Feeling It

Hubspot Sales

In 2005, Karnazes ran 350 miles -- without stopping. Your levels of cortisol (a natural chemical that makes you feel awake and alert) are typically spiking around 8 to 9 a.m. During the grueling 81 hour and 44 minute run, he faced extreme temperatures, the loss of five toenails, and sleep deprivation.

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Sales Incentives Aren't the Only Motivator. How One Company Got Rid of Them

Hubspot Sales

In sales, it can incentivize reps to work harder to close more deals, meet their numbers, and even adapt to new sales tech. The reality is that most companies offer sales incentives — we at HubSpot do, too. However, there's no one correct, catch-all way to inspire your sales team. Less Is More. Source: PFX. Growing Pains.

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170+ Women in Sales Share Their Career-Defining Aha Moment

Sales Hacker

Women in sales often have a polarizing experience. In the Sales Hacker video series Aha Moments , I asked 10 women: “What is one ‘aha moment’ you’ve had in your sales career?”. The conversations that followed were so authentic and encouraging that we decided to expand this conversation to other badass women in the sales world.

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