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Exposing the DIY Sales Organization

Understanding the Sales Force

In that same home, I constructed a built-in bookcase that would fit into the opening of a bedroom closet that wasn’t being used. For comparison, the built-ins that cabinet makers have constructed in our current home, look like they came out of a page in Architectural Digest. ” He was right.

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(3:35 Video) “Essential Sales Leadership Skills for Developing Team Accountability”

Steven Rosen

Summary Video Article: Title: “Essential Sales Leadership Skills for Developing Team Accountability.” ” Byline: By sales leadership and coaching experts Colleen Stanley and Steven Rosen Introduction ​ As sales leaders, we often focus on developing hard skills such as product knowledge and closing techniques.

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A Leader’s Guide to Having Difficult Conversations

Steven Rosen

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. Stating intentions before giving feedback can help create psychological safety and ensure the feedback is received constructively.

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You Have to Stop Avoiding Difficult Conversations

Steven Rosen

Additionally, a lack of training or preparation plays a crucial role. Many sales managers ascend to their positions because of their stellar sales records, not their managerial prowess or their ability to handle difficult conversations.

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How To Become The Best Place To Work In The World

Steven Rosen

In this Sales Leadership Awakening podcast, Gerilyn Horan , Hilton’s VP of Group Sales, shares strategies to become the best place to work In the world. Her organization has implemented several programs and practices to ensure feedback is received positively and constructively.

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Unlock Peak Performance: 5 Dynamic Strategies to Supercharge Your Sales Team

Steven Rosen

Constructive Feedback Feedback is essential for steering the team in the right direction. A systematic approach to providing regular, constructive feedback helps maintain the sales strategy’s course.

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The Data: What Percentage of Salespeople are Really Coachable?

Understanding the Sales Force

When one or both has Relationship Building as a weakness, the relationship may not withstand constructive criticism and reactions. Turning the tables, when sales managers need salespeople to like them, sales managers may fail to provide truthful coaching, fearing that salespeople won’t like them if they provide constructive criticism.

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