One of the challenges with communication is that, most of the time, it’s something we do unconsciously. In fact, our brains work so fast that we often don’t even realize all of the commands that it is sending out on our behalf. In that sense, it’s like breathing – you...
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Listening: The Key to Servant Leadership
The field of professional sales is undergoing radical change. The internet has turned the tables on salespeople, who were the traditional gatekeepers of information the customer needed in order to make an informed decision. For example, if you needed to learn how to...
Smart Sales Strategies for Exceeding Your Quota
One of the things that makes sales a unique profession is the clear and unambiguous focus on quantitative results. A sales quota not only establishes a demanding benchmark for results, but it also defines a tight timeline for achieving those results. When you carry a...
How Customer Service Can Strengthen Sales Success
Customer service. Sales. These are often two separate worlds that, in many companies, are designed to co-exist but not connect. The idea is simple: Sales focuses on attracting and closing business with new customers, while customer service focuses on supporting and...
Essential Steps to Visionary Leadership: The Example of Jesus
What does it mean to be a visionary leader? And what does it take to become one? We tend to recognize people who exhibit leadership qualities as those who are ‘out in front’ — the individuals who make decisions and declare directions that others follow. Visionary...
How Simple Steps and Software Can Improve Your Sales Tracking
Managing sales professionally within any business requires a great deal of focus and effort. You need to define pricing, set quotas, establish activity goals and build momentum, all while ensuring that customers and prospects receive timely support and follow-up from...