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Rainmaking best practice in professional services firms (Selling behaviours)

Red Star Kim

Traditionally, firms have focused on technical expertise, client impact, and book of business as the criteria for making partner-selection and hiring decisions. Eric Tresh, a partner at law firm Eversheds Sutherland , spends most mornings reviewing recent tax-court decisions. The firm has grown from $800 million to $1.8

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Book review – Why has nobody told me this before? Dr Julie Smith (Mental Health Guidance)

Red Star Kim

A tool for psychoeducation In the business world, much of my time as a consultant is in identifying the possible and required changes and helping organisations to make the transition. My decision to embark on the long training to become a psychotherapist was driven by the desire to provide a deeper level of support.

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How to Resize and Retool Your Sales Force

Mike Kunkle

Unfortunately, many company executives still needed to make tough choices, even with their revenue-producing teams. Even under financial and emotional duress, strive to make calm, thoughtful, strategic decisions. And you must assess and make go-forward decisions considering these realities. Strategy First.

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12 Must-Read Sales Books For Beginners

Hubspot Sales

If you’re in sales, and this is your first year on the job, you should make it a priority to read the following 12 books. In Garr Reynolds’ Presentation Zen, readers learn how to present to any audience and make a lasting impact on potential buyers. Best Books for New Sales Reps. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.

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An ‘A’ Player’s Rise and Fall

SBI Growth

You will get a view to what others are doing to make the number. From 2003-2011, Dave was on a rocket ship. Result - Americas didn’t make the number. Acme won the fourth and the fifth went to no decision. One of Paul’s gifts was his ability to make the complex problem seem simple. Dave’s Decision.

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There are Limits to What Sales Enablement Can Fix

Mike Kunkle

Way back in 2003, I worked in a department called Performance Development and led the Sales Performance Development team. The goal of enablement is to support sellers in supporting their buyers and customers, to help them facilitate buying decisions, improve the buying experience, and as a result, improve sales performance.

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Are You Above Average?

S4 Consulting

The more conscious we are of the role our emotions play in our decision making, the better we can manage ourselves and ultimately others. Ask for real-time feedback on your decisions and behavior. The part of the brain you use to reflect is being suppressed when you’re focused on work. Acta Psychologica, 47, 143-148. [2]