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The Sales Leadership Awakening Podcast, where we explore why sales leaders, and their teams often struggle to turn knowledge into action. Each episode delves into this challenge, offering actionable strategies to bridge the gap between understanding and doing. Join us on a journey to awaken your sales leadership potential and lead with excellence in the world of sales. We're here to guide you every step of the way, empowering you to harness the transformative power of execution in the world ...
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The Power of Passion and Culture In Driving Sales Success
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💡 In this episode of the Sales Leadership Awakening podcast, Logan Eaton, Executive Vice President of Sales at National Land Realty, emphasizes the significance of focus, the power of passion and culture, and the necessity for delayed gratification in the sales process. He also shares his experiences and thoughts on bridging the knowing versus doin…
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Handling Conflict, Building Culture and Growing Sales
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💡 In this episode of the Sales Leadership Awakening podcast, Katrina Heim, Regional Vice President of Sales at Tableau, delves into the importance of having tough conversations with team members, the power of collaboration and culture in driving success, and leveraging AI technology to enhance sales leadership. Her focus on consistency, human conne…
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💡 In this episode of the Sales Leadership Awakening podcast, Erika Glenn, Chief Growth Officer of Redox, discusses the crucial role of self-confidence in sales leadership. She shares her journey of self-discovery and how overcoming confidence issues transformed her approach to leadership. She also delves into the definition of confidence in sales, …
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The Accountability Dilemma: Why Holding Reps Accountable is Easier Said Than Done
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💡 In this episode of the Sales Leadership Awakening podcast, Steven Rosen and Colleen Stanley discuss the “accountability dilemma” faced by sales leaders. They explore common obstacles hindering leaders from holding their teams accountable, emphasizing the importance of clear expectations, open communication, and reframing accountability as a means…
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Why Emotional Intelligence Matters In Sales Leadership
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💡 In this episode of the Sales Leadership Awakening podcast, Steven Rosen and Colleen Stanley delve deep into the crucial subject of emotional intelligence (EI) for sales leaders. They emphasize the importance of honing key EI skills such as emotional regulation, self-awareness, assertiveness, empathy, and delayed gratification in sales leaders to …
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Bridging the Gap Between Sales and Marketing
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💡 In this episode of the Sales Leadership Awakening podcast, Jenn Steele, CEO and Co-Founder of SoundGTM, discusses the challenging dynamic between marketing and sales teams. She highlights the common blame game between marketing and sales and the importance of effective communication and collaboration between the two functions. The discussion emph…
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The Coaching Conundrum—Why Sales Leaders Fail to Develop Their Team
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💡 In this episode of the Sales Awakening Podcast, Steven Rosen and Colleen Stanley discuss sales managers' challenges in coaching. They highlight the importance of formal coaching processes in improving win rates and team success and share strategies for creating a coaching culture that fosters continuous improvement and skill mastery. They also hi…
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Is Your Value Proposition Losing You Deals?
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💡 In this episode of the Sales Leadership Awakening Podcast, James Muir, Senior VP of Sales at UnisLink, emphasizes the importance of effective messaging in sales. He highlights value propositions and storytelling in engaging prospects and shares insights on enhancing messaging strategies. James discusses personalized coaching and one-on-one intera…
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Building Resilient Sales Teams To Drive Resilient Revenues
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💡 In this episode of the Sales Leadership Awakening podcast, Steven Rosen and Colleen Stanley discuss the importance of emotional intelligence, particularly in building resilience within sales teams. They examine how resilience can be developed, focusing on emotional triggers, regulation, and the critical role of optimism in improving sales perform…
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What It Takes To Grow Revenues From 5M to $700M
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💡 In this episode of the Sales Leadership Awakening Podcast, Dan Flanagan, Chief Sales Officer at BluSky Restoration Contractors, shares his company's remarkable growth journey from $5 million to $700 million in revenue. He underscores the importance of remaining teachable, coachable, and diligently striving for success, viewing these qualities as …
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💡 In this episode of the Sales Leadership Awakening Podcast, Rob Ulsh, VP of Dealer and International Sales for Great Dane, discusses the use of AI in sales leadership. He shares his awakening moment as a leader during the COVID-19 pandemic and how he embraced AI to adapt to the changing landscape. He also explores the practical applications of AI …
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💡 In this episode of the Sales Leadership Awakening Podcast, Margo Edris, Regional VP of Sales at Salesforce, shares insights on handling tough moments with grace, emphasizing the importance of staying calm to maintain respect and support. She also discusses the role of preparation in coaching conversations and incorporating fun into the workplace …
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Leadership Accountability in Sales Burnout
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💡 In this episode of the Sales Leadership Awakening podcast, Steven Rosen and Colleen Stanley discuss the impact of burnout on performance and productivity and offer strategies for leaders to create an environment that decreases burnout and stress. They emphasize the importance of time management, setting clear expectations, and recognizing and cel…
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💡 In this episode of the Sales Leadership Awakening podcast, Brandon Nye, Vice President of Sales for Inmode, shares the key qualities to look for when hiring salespeople, including a proven track record in B2B sales and a competitive mindset. They also explore the challenges of managing high-performing sales reps and the importance of creating a c…
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How To Become The Best Place To Work In The World
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💡 In this episode of the Sales Leadership Awakening podcast, Steven Rosen and Colleen Stanley feature Gerilyn Horan, the VP of Group Sales and Strategic Accounts for Hilton, to discuss her experience in sales leadership in the hospitality industry. They delve into the importance of creating a safe and supportive environment for team members, the po…
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Unlocking Success: Strategies to Avoid Costly Hiring Mistakes
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💡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 …
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A Leader's Guide to Having Difficult Conversations
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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 constructiv…
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In this episode of the Sales Leadership Awakening podcast, hosts Colleen Stanley and Steven Rosen discuss the significant changes in sales post-COVID-19. They address the reluctance of sales reps to return to face-to-face selling and the importance of embracing in-person meetings. Colleen and Steven emphasize the benefits of building trust, rapport…
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Leading Transformation in a Fast-Paced World
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Ryan Thomas, the sales VP of Elastic, Americas, shares his insights on effective leadership, team motivation, and driving business growth. He emphasizes the importance of inspiring and motivating teams, aligning individual success with the company’s vision, and making data-driven decisions. Ryan also discusses the challenges of leading sales teams …
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Rika Cuff, Senior Vice President of Scholastic and Champ Sales at Herff Jones, discusses the importance of sales leadership in sales culture development. She emphasizes the power of recognition and fostering a culture of trust and consistency. She highlights the impact of handwritten notes and personalized recognition on individuals and the overall…
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Steven Rosen and Colleen Stanley discuss the strategy of simultaneously setting learning and sales goals. They explore the intricate relationship between continuous learning and improving skills for sales leaders, stressing the need for a balance. They share insights on how sales leaders can manage both effectively, creating a culture of ongoing le…
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Helen Fanucci, a sales leader with 25+ years in the high-tech industry and author of “Love Your Team: A Survival Guide for Sales Managers in a Hybrid World.” discusses the importance of trust in sales, effective targeting strategies, and the role of collaboration in team selling. Helen emphasizes the need for accountability, tough love in leadershi…
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Appeal to Your Sales Team Heads and Hearts
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David Hennessy, the VP of Sales at Kite Pharma, delves into his transformative moment as a sales leader, stressing the significance of active listening and strategic questioning. He underscores the necessity for a well-defined and compelling strategy that is effectively communicated to the sales team. David also highlights the crucial balance betwe…
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In the Sales Leadership Awakening podcast, Steven Rosen and Colleen Stanley stress the lack of coaching and support for sales managers, underscoring the need for coaching for these managers. Key skills for sales managers include coaching, executing sales plans, and prioritizing a coaching methodology. "Most people don't leave for money. They leave …
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In this episode of the Sales Awakening podcast, Steven Rosen and Colleen Stanley dive right into the execution challenges. While strategy formulation is fun and creative, execution requires discipline and focus. It's the discipline of doing the most important things really well. "Execution can become very ad hoc rather than proactive and discipline…
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Are You the Chief Rescue or Chief Revenue Officer?
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Colleen Stanley and Steven Rosen discuss the role of a sales leader as not just bringing in the numbers but developing their salespeople into self-managing individuals. Sales leaders can drive revenue and achieve long-term success by avoiding the trap of rescuing and focusing on coaching and accountability. "The goal of the sales leader is to creat…
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Keith Rzucidlo, Vice President of Sales at Miller Electric, joins the Sales Leadership Awakening podcast to discuss how to turn visions into actions in sales leadership. Keith shares the importance of patience and reflection in driving behavior change and advises sales leaders on coaching and change management. “I think framing it up in a manner th…
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Colleen Stanley and Steven Rosen from the Sales Leadership Awakening podcast emphasize the importance of building the right team for sales success. They explore why leaders hesitate to address underperformers and highlight key skills for sales teams to cultivate. The discussion also covers tough decisions about managing non-performers, stressing th…
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