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2024-04-14 15:00
In this 4:00 video, Hosts Colleen Stanley and Steven Rosen discuss the big… Read More
2024-04-14 15:00
In this episode of the Sales Leadership Awakening podcast, Steven Rosen an… Read More
2024-04-07 04:00
In this 2:42 video, Steven Rosen and Colleen Stanley delve into the vital… Read More
2024-04-07 04:00
In this episode of the Sales Leadership Awakening Podcast, host Steven Ros… Read More
2024-04-01 14:55
Difficult conversations are as inevitable as they are necessary. These discussions, whether addressi… Read More
2024-03-25 13:46
Sales Managers: Get Off Your Butt and Start Coaching Your Reps
In today’s highly competitive s… Read More
2024-03-18 15:15
In this episode of the Sales Leadership Awakening podcast, hosts Colleen Stanley and Steven Rosen di… Read More
2024-03-17 15:26
In this 4:39 video, Hosts Colleen Stanley and Steven Rosen discuss the importance of in-person inter… Read More
2024-03-12 13:14
In this 4:41 video, Ryan Thomas discusses the importance of teamwork and collaboration in drivi… Read More
2024-03-12 13:10
Ryan Thomas, the sales VP of Elastic, Americas, shares his insights on effective leadership, team mo… Read More
2024-03-10 19:32
In the highly competitive SaaS world, prospecting is often seen as the most challenging task—a… Read More
2024-03-09 10:09
Steven Rosen and Colleen Stanley discuss the strategy of simultaneously setting learning and sales g… Read More
2024-03-09 07:14
In this 2:56 video, Steven Rosen and Colleen Stanley discuss the need for sales managers to go beyond setting sales goals and to define learning goals for their teams. They share how or… Read More
2024-03-03 05:05
In this 3:42 video, Rika Cuff discusses and shares her strategies for fostering a culture of recognition within organizations. She emphasizes the importance of consistency and accountability… Read More
2024-03-03 04:58
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 recognit… Read More
2024-03-01 17:13
In the competitive world of SaaS sales, 40% of salespeople cite prospecting as the most challenging part of the sales process, ranking it more daunting than closing or qualifying stages. Thi… Read More
2024-02-26 06:01
In this 3:35 video, Colleen and Steven stress the significance of assertiveness, self-awareness, and emotional management in coaching discussions, advising against defensive or aggressive re… Read More
2024-02-25 17:57
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 dri… Read More
2024-02-12 07:16
In this 4:59 video, learn about success strategies around sales execution, including a three-step framework for building an execution plan. Discover how to reframe the difficulty of executio… Read More
2024-02-12 06:59
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… Read More
2024-02-05 14:29
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 undersco… Read More
2024-01-29 05:52
In this 3:47 video, Helen Fanucci discusses how salespeople often struggle to be team players, despite excelling individually. She delves into the significance of collaboration with both cus… Read More
2024-01-29 05:27
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 import… Read More
2024-01-25 14:14
In this 5:44 video, Keith Rzucidlo emphasizes the importance of bringing data to the table and highlighting the risks of staying stagnant. He also talks about transitioning to a strategic se… Read More
2024-01-21 13:31
Keith Rzucidlo, Vice President of Sales at Miller Electric, joins the Sales Leadership Awakening podcast to discuss turning vision into actions in sales leadership. Keith shares the importan… Read More
2024-01-15 17:44
In this 4:38 video, David Hennessy stresses the importance of understanding the “why” behind strategies, emphasizing a dual approach: the head for rational thinking and the heart… Read More
2024-01-13 18:01
In this 4:11 video, we learn how sales leaders must cultivate essential soft skills like emotional management, empathy, and assertiveness to foster trust, enhance execution, and address ment… Read More
2024-01-13 17:52
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… Read More
2024-01-10 05:44
In this 3:01 video, Colleen Stanley and Steven Rosen stress that sales leaders must hold their teams… Read More
2024-01-10 05:44
In this 3:01 video, Colleen Stanley and Steven Rosen stress that sales leaders must hold their teams… Read More
2024-01-10 05:30
Colleen Stanley and Steven Rosen from the Sales Leadership Awakening podcast discuss how building ex… Read More
2024-01-10 05:24
Colleen Stanley and Steven Rosen from the Sales Leadership Awakening podcast discuss how building ex… Read More
2023-12-03 23:27
Do you Need a Top Sales Leadership Coach?
In the world of sports, the role of a coach in impacting t… Read More
2023-11-13 12:18
As we start a new year, the essence of bold leaders in sales becomes a transformative force. Embraci… Read More
2023-11-13 12:16
Change is the only constant; the strategies of BOLD leaders stand as the benchmark for success. BOLD… Read More
2023-11-07 15:22
Message: Get your head out of the sand and start coaching. That’s your job! And Here is How to… Read More
2023-11-07 14:44
Do You Want to Execute With Excellence? Then You Need a Sales Execution Plan!
As we dive into a new… Read More
2023-10-22 21:26
Hiring Tips for Top Salespeople
I frequently draw from various sources of inspiration. Today, let&r… Read More
2023-09-19 21:47
Mastering Your Time
I hear it time and time again. I don’t have time to sell. I don’t h… Read More
2023-09-19 19:28
Achieving sales success is often perceived as a complex puzzle. But what if we told you that a simpl… Read More
2023-08-20 23:00
Group Coaching Inside Sales Reps
In sales leadership, fostering a culture of continuous learning and… Read More
2023-08-20 22:11
Effectively Coaching Inside Salespeople
As you look to develop a world-class inside sales team, the… Read More
2023-08-13 16:15
Turning Obstacles into Opportunities: Managing Behavioural Issues
I have had the privilege of… Read More
2023-08-12 17:54
Coaching for Performance: A Guide to Unlocking Full Potential
As a sales manager, you continuously p… Read More
2023-08-08 17:49
Performance management can be a dirty job. Many managers shy away when having to deal with performan… Read More
2023-08-07 17:31
Breaking Through Resistance: Coaching Tenured Salespeople
One of the most frequent challenges I hear… Read More
2023-07-24 17:14
How do you unleash the power of your sales leadership team?
In the fast-paced and ever-evolving worl… Read More
2023-07-04 15:02
Are You BOLDLY Leading Change and Driving Success?
BOLD sales leaders are becoming more crucial tha… Read More
2023-06-05 15:19
How BOLD Sales Leaders Are Needed in a Changing Economy
Welcome to the new era of sales leadership… Read More
2023-05-16 02:21
The Keys to BOLD Leadership
Traditional sales leadership approaches no longer suffice in today&rsquo… Read More
2023-04-19 17:02
Most sales executives realize the impact of managers, not sales coaching.
They know that sales coach… Read More
2023-03-18 13:24
Coaching the Coaches
The question of the day is, “who’s coaching the coaches on coaching… Read More
2023-03-02 15:35
5 Ways to Stay Inspired
Paul Smith is the Sales Director of a leading technology company. He h… Read More
2023-03-02 06:43
Executive Coaching Pumps You Up!
Sales leaders need to remember that they too, must regularly upgrad… Read More
2023-02-10 19:52
Do you want to develop an awesome sales management team?
Sales leaders have several options to achie… Read More
2023-01-31 21:00
Creating Powerful Development Plans
It’s the annual performance review (APR) time again.
APR i… Read More
2023-01-16 17:56
10 Characteristics of Bold Sales Leaders
Sales leaders have had to adapt to virtual selling, work f… Read More
2022-12-06 01:33
The Key to Unlocking Performance
Even if you have exceeded your sales numbers this year, chan… Read More
2022-11-07 18:15
Strategy and Strategy Execution
Many companies are going through their annual planning process. As… Read More
2022-11-02 12:39
Thanksgiving is the time to celebrate and be thankful for our family and friends and all the wonderf… Read More
2022-09-25 09:40
Leading a Sales Force Restructuring
Are you planning on a sales force restructuring?
There are sever… Read More
2022-09-20 18:21
BOLD Sales Leaders will perform best in a rapidly changing environment.
It is not the most competen… Read More
2022-09-08 14:34
Make The Leap from Good to Great
Are you a good sales leader or a great sales leader? Do you want to… Read More
2022-08-17 16:14
Are Distractions Preventing You from Achieving Results?
You are a good sales leader and have develop… Read More
2022-08-05 02:40
Midyear business review – time to get your team focused on crushing it!
Welcome the focus sale… Read More
2022-08-05 01:43
Focused Sales Leadership Framework
Hello Sales Leaders!
Steven Rosen, sales leadership coach… Read More
2022-08-02 15:24
The Focused Sales Leadership framework consists of 3 pillars: Leadership, Culture and Focus. Sales l… Read More
2022-07-25 18:46
Are You a Great Sales Leader?
Sales leaders are running so fast that they don’t have a chance to breathe, and they certainly don’t have time to self-evaluate.
Many sales leaders… Read More
2022-07-18 22:17
Bold Leaders Required to Succeed
Are you finding it challenging to get buy-in to the change you need… Read More
2022-07-12 23:08
What Great Sales Managers Do?
Many sales managers will be sitting down with their sales people over… Read More
2022-05-30 18:02
Awesome Sales Leaders
It would be great to understand what awesome sales leaders are doing to lead… Read More
2022-05-05 15:17
Sales Manager Coaching
Effective sales manager coaching is one of the key levers that leading sales… Read More
2022-05-05 14:48
The New Sales Leadership Framework
Don’t you wish you could turn the clock back to pre-pandemi… Read More
2022-04-18 22:27
Hiring Top Performers Post-COVID Recovery
Hiring top performers has always been the lifeblood… Read More
2022-04-04 12:21
Part 2: Coaching Your Team Post-Covid Recovery
In the pre-COVID days, sales managers would ride alon… Read More
2022-04-04 12:12
Leading Your Team Post-COVID Recovery
In the last two years, COVID has significantly impacted every… Read More
2022-03-23 15:19
Sales coaching is the No. 1 management activity that drives sales performance.
The only problem is t… Read More
2022-02-27 18:43
The formula for business success combines great strategy and effective strategy execution. VP’… Read More
2022-02-23 13:20
5 Ways top sales managers become a sales coach!
Sales coaching is the most important sales managemen… Read More
2021-10-11 12:31
Why You Need To Hire A Coach
Do you have a coach?
If not, you could be limiting your career success. That’s because coaches help you identify and focus on what’s important, which… Read More
2021-09-27 03:12
Manage Your Own Motivation
…this is an important one because sometimes we get frustrated as sales managers and tip #27 says to manage your own motivation. Welcome to management… Read More
2021-08-26 18:50
Sales Manager’s Success Checklist
Do you have a success checklist to see if you are on track for a successful year? How can you assess if you are on track? It is far too early to look… Read More
2021-08-22 23:32
Sales are Down
… What is the Boss Going to Say?
I always hated having to explain why sales are down. There is never a good answer.
Sales executives and managers have no shortage of ch… Read More
2021-08-12 20:22
Executive Coaching Gets Results
The Harvard Business Review reported that Executive Coaching is a $1 billion industry. In certain countries, as much as 88% of companies use coaching. A few y… Read More
2021-08-12 19:48
The Power of Handwritten Recognition
The best way to recognize great performance is by sending a handwritten motivational card. I believe there are two things that motivate most sales reps… Read More
2021-08-02 23:13
The Fearless Sales Leader
Fearless sales leaders know that business success is defined as achieving an objective or goal. Sales leaders are accountable for making the company’s sales o… Read More
2021-07-20 20:44
What is Leadership Coaching & How is it Beneficial
Leadership coaching empowers sales leaders to do exceptional work in times of struggle and change. Leadership coaches can establish a s… Read More
2021-06-20 10:32
Peer Group Discussion and Coupled with Leadership Coaching Will Pump you Up!
Sales leaders need to remember that they, too, must regularly upgrade their leadership skills. Two critical areas… Read More
2021-06-01 04:42
Hiring Sales Stars
Whether you are starting a new sales force or hiring a new rep to fill a vacancy, the four principles of the STAR Process will help you select top sales performers… Read More
2021-05-15 16:56
Sales Leadership Development in the New Millennium
Leading-edge sales organizations understand the value of investing in leadership development. They believe that strong sales managers are t… Read More
2021-04-15 13:17
Quarterly Business Reviews
Business acumen and business planning are becoming a much more necessary skill for sales reps and sales managers. The company’s business planning proce… Read More
2021-03-25 17:45
Sales Executive Leadership Forum
Build a Bigger Network and Increase Your Market Value
Every sales leader needs to consider their market value. Sales leaders should regularly evaluate and de… Read More
2021-03-24 17:16
So What is Executive Coaching?
The New Trend in Executive Development is Coaching. Why?
“Executive Coaching is the fastest-growing phenomenon today”
Executive coaching is a… Read More
2021-03-23 21:31
3 Steps to Flawless Sales Execution
The pharmaceutical industry has been far less impacted by the pandemic than most other industries. With modest single-digit declines in sales, the sector… Read More
2021-03-04 21:35
Is a Lack of Business Acumen Impacting Your Sales?
Expectations on salespeople have undergone enormous change. The number of sales reps has declined significantly over the last four years.&n&hell…Read More
2021-02-27 15:00
Chris committed to coaching to improve the skills of his sales team. is a district sales manager who just took my Focused Sales Coaching online program. He has done well implementing the pr… Read More
2021-01-18 16:36
Are You Focused on Results Generating Activities?
Not another virtual meeting!
How many times a day do you think that?
How can you get any significant work done if all you are doing is atten… Read More
2021-01-10 14:00
Invest in your sales managers to unlock the potential in your sales organization and turn that performance into sustainable performance As the leader of your organization, the next 6 m… Read More
2020-10-02 15:06
Awesome Virtual Coaching Creates Master Virtual Sellers
COVID has impacted everyone.
Sales organizations have had to adjust how they prospect, sell, and interact with customers and each… Read More
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