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Sep 2024
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#352 - Challenging Your Reps on Their De...

Armand Farrokh & Nick Cegelski
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FOUR ACTIONABLE TAKEAWAYS Instead of lecturing a rep who hasn't followed expectations, ask what's preventing them from doing the task. This helps identify roadblocks or allows the rep to own up to the issue. When discussing reasons for making a change, focus on three questions: Why do anything? Why with us? Why now? The "why now" should have a specific dat ... Show More
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