Hope Is Not A Productive Strategy

Hope Is Not A Productive Strategy

Here’s some food for thought from Dave Kurlan about the real challenges with pipeline management—for the sales professionals and the sales leaders who read our blog. As I always say, “When it comes to sales, hope is not a productive strategy.” Let me know your...
Gutsy and Great Sales Management

Gutsy and Great Sales Management

I’ve been thinking about what it takes to be a truly great sales manager and about the handful I’ve known over the years. The problem is – it’s just a handful. So how does that happen? Maybe a sales manager was once a phenom of a sales rep. Maybe someone is trying to...
Integration — Simple, Not Easy

Integration — Simple, Not Easy

As I sit here writing this on a Friday afternoon, I’m consumed. My best friend in the whole world is about to pass on to the next part of life’s journey. I have sat with her many times recently, including this past Sunday. It feels like it won’t be...
“Collaborate”

“Collaborate”

“Collaborate” – from Webster’s 1: to work jointly with others or together especially in an intellectual endeavor An international team of scientists collaborated on the study. 2: to cooperate with or willingly assist an enemy of one’s country and especially an...