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Assertive communication: The importance of voice

Red Star Kim

A key theme from the workshop was Assertive communication: The importance of voice. Keys to Assertive Communication Assertiveness is the ability to stand up for what you believe while staying calm and positive and respecting others’ views. Be specific and direct in making your point such as “I will need more time to finish that task.

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Entrepreneurial Competency: What it Is & Why it Matters

Hubspot Sales

That simple fact makes emotional resilience a cardinal competency to master as an entrepreneur. You might achieve entrepreneurial competency through emotional resilience, self-awareness, or interpersonal skills. These skills are all entrepreneurial competencies. Why do I bring this up in the context of entrepreneurship?

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Selling challenges in professional services: Sales processes and skills

Red Star Kim

Nervousness – Shyness, modesty, lack of confidence and fear of failure can make fee-earners reluctant to organise meetings to take the next steps in building a potential client relationship. There is rarely a deep understanding of how disparate and disconnected decision-making units are across such large organisations.

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How to identify which of your sales reps would be effective managers

Nutshell

Current sales reps can make great candidates for open positions within the company. They’re already familiar with company values and processes, making them better-suited for leadership positions and mentoring others. Myth: Sales reps and managers have the same interpersonal skills.

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What is B2B Sales?

Arpedio

This approach focuses on building trust and confidence with clients, providing them with high-quality services and communicating effectively. It involves identifying and communicating the unique value that your business provides to clients compared to competitors. Value proposition development is also critical in B2B sales.

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8 Eternally Human Leadership Competencies

MDI Training

The ability to adapt to new circumstances , think on one’s feet, and make decisions in uncertain environments is a skill that relies heavily on human intuition and experience. Ethical Decision-Making: Leaders are frequently faced with ethical dilemmas that require moral reasoning and judgment.

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Coaching and Consulting – People and Problem-Solving skills

Red Star Kim

It’s worth touching on some related skills : Facilitating Essentially, facilitation is about making communication, interaction, collaboration or learning easier. Coaches and consultants use facilitation skills. Some examples include being prepared, setting guidelines, being flexible, active listening and managing time.