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You Have to Stop Avoiding Difficult Conversations

Steven Rosen

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. Additionally, a lack of training or preparation plays a crucial role.

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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. Emotional regulation is an essential skill for sales managers to develop.

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(2:42) “Essential Steps for Mastering Difficult Conversations”

Steven Rosen

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.

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What Sales Leadership Style is Required to Succeed?

Steven Rosen

Inflation, supply chain issues, the great resignation , competing demands, information overload and resulting overwhelm have consumed most sales leaders. I don’t care if you are the head of sales or a front-line sales manager. Three characteristics of a BOLD sales leadership style. BOLD Conversations.

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

Steven Rosen

Colleen Stanley and Steven Rosen discuss the importance of assertiveness and emotion management in accountability conversations, emphasizing the need for managers to develop the skill of assertiveness, which involves stating what they need nicely. As a sales manager, effectively navigating these emotional triggers is crucial.

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The Common Mistakes in Sales Leadership: How to Avoid Them

Pipeliner

Vaughn shared his invaluable insights on the common mistake of promoting top salespeople to leadership positions without providing them with the necessary training and the critical role of coaching skills in sales leadership. In our conversation, Vaughn illuminated the significance of coaching in sales leadership.

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Empowering Women in Sales Leadership

Pipeliner

A Journey of Empowerment in Sales Leadership In a world where equality and diversity are at the forefront of discussions, the realm of sales is no exception. Empowering women in sales leadership positions is not just a matter of justice; it’s also a key driver of revenue growth and innovation.