The 4 Secrets of Leadership

June 8th, 2010

Can you name the one or two best sales managers, or business owners you ever worked for?  If so, how did they make you feel?  What qualities or traits did they have in common, or which ones do you most try to emulate in your own company?
I work with a lot of business owners and [...]

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The 4 Secrets of Sales Leadership

April 26th, 2010

Can you name the one or two best sales managers, or business owners you ever worked for?  If so, how did they make you feel?  What qualities or traits did they have in common, or which ones do you most try to emulate in your own company?
I work with a lot of business owners and [...]

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How to Hire Successful Sales Reps

April 22nd, 2010

Many business owners and sales managers ask me if I have a proven system or a way to identify and hire top sales reps. They have tried everything, they tell me.  They check references, review similar work experiences, talk to ex co-workers, hold multiple job interviews, and sometimes they even spring for some high priced [...]

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5 Secrets to Exercising Authority

January 17th, 2010

If you are a sales manager or business owner, then you probably know and understand that fine line between being a leader and exercising authority, and trying to fit in as part of the team and wanting people to like you. Managers struggle with this all the time, and many would be leaders lose their [...]

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