Leadership has some universal qualities. And so, this list is not the first of its kind. Many authors have compiled their personal favorites. And while, with a lot of ironies, I call this The Ultimate Guide, let me simply share my personal top 10 list relevant specifically to a sales leader.
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As I meet with growth-minded Founders, Owners, and CEOs, one of the frequent topics we delve into is understanding the difference between a VP of Sales and a Chief Revenue Officer (CRO).
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One theme that arises when talking to Fractional Sales Leaders is the balance between a consultative approach and hands-on involvement in their client assignments. This delicate equilibrium is crucial for delivering value, driving results, and fostering long-term client relationships.
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As a startup founder, you wear many hats, including the sales hat. In the early days of your company, you are the first salesperson. Your startup mentors at the Accelerator and your investors have told you, whether you have the experience or not, to be out there selling.
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"Move the needle" means making a noticeable, measurable change, typically a positive one. This idiom became popular in business, where the fundamental question is how to make an impact on the company. Because success in business demands significant, noticeable achievements.
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The FLA is the thought leader and guiding force within the fractional leadership industry, uniting the diverse community of organizations and professionals. The vision is to foster collaboration, promote growth, and shape the future of the fractional leadership industry on a global scale. The FLA seeks to define fractional leadership excellence, setting the industry's gold standard.
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My philosophy on leadership was initially shaped by those latter interactions: setting meetings with VPs of Sales and Marketing, meandering through their office spaces to conference rooms, and engaging with various team members. Observing their interaction with technology and their cultural dynamics provided me with a tangible sense of the environment fostered by the leader at the helm.
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The Vision Paper outlines the tenets of the Sales Leadership model in the context of current and future trends for companies that need to manage issues outside their current capacity or their capabilities in sales leadership. It also describes this new category and approach to human capital management because growth requires an investment in Sales Leadership.
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Sales success requires a major investment of time and resources from the top. Sales leadership is all about defining the sales strategy, developing the right processes, sales tools and collateral, building a sales-driven culture, coaching, training, and of course -- ringing the bell!
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In business and, yes, in many other areas of life, one truth remains constant: the pursuit of improvement is endless, and it needs to be. This is particularly true when we talk about conversion rates, a vital metric that serves as a barometer for business success and efficiency.
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