We recently published guidance recommending that managers ask directs for their efforts, rather than commanding. "Ask Don't Tell" comes from sales, but sales is about relationships and persuasion much like effective managing is. But several folks have asked, isn't there a risk of being told "no"?
Sep 2024
#355 - Ask Tough Sales Questions Without Making it Awkward (Charles Muhlbauer, AlphaSense)
ACTIONABLE TAKEAWAYS Instead of focusing on quantifying pain, ask deeper questions about the problem’s origins and previous solutions, this will naturally reveal the impact Find out if the problem is known and cared about across the company or just by one person Ask easy, non-pu ... Show More
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May 2020
Sales Teams Managing The Sales Manager with Dr Janice Presser
How do you manage your manager? Managing upwards is one of the most underrated, yet critical skills that you can have as a frontline salesperson. It can make your direct report happier and calmer, which will, in turn, make your job easier, more peaceful, and better overall. Espec ... Show More
22m 29s
Feb 2023
#155 - Part 2: Pacing your conversation with a champion vs. executive (Kevin “KD” Dorsey, Sales Leadership Coach)
Join the most tactical sales newsletter in the world: https://hubs.ly/Q01-R33G0 Download KD's "Did I" Checklist Manifesto FOUR ACTIONABLE TAKEAWAYS After the demo, get a sense of what they liked and use it to justify your ask to power. Avoid getting stuck below the line with “yes ... Show More
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<h3>Coaching and Training</h3> <p>🎯 <strong>50-60% of salespeople</strong> not achieving quota is frustrating companies, yet managers fail to <strong>properly train</strong> their reports, resulting in <strong>lost opportunities</strong>.</p> <p>🏆 Top management should have <st ... Show More
