Are You Using An Ancient Leadership Method?

How tedious has it been in the last 20 years to try to keep up with all of the leadership theories and maxims put forth by experts? Leaves us all kind of confused, doesn’t it?

Alan Cutler

Alan Cutler has done an excellent job of sifting through all of the theories and get to what works. In this interview excerpt, I ask Alan some of those questions about the psychology of leadership, a topic on which he has written, “The Psychology of Leadership.(Click Here To Learn More)

Enjoy the interview with Alan. Let me know your thoughts.

If you’re interested in learning more about The Sales Leadership Academy…and how it can help you create this type of inspiration in your team, go here. A little knowledge here could make a huge revenue difference in your team. It might be worth looking at.

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What Percentage Of Your Team Is Truly Committed?

In the lead up to the launch of The Sales Leadership Academy, I have the luxury of interviewing experts in the field of motivation, most specifically, “sales team motivation.”

DrJoeFolkman

As in, “What role does the leader play in the inspiration and motivation of their teams?”

It’s really easy to say (and I’ve said it, too), “Well, it’s not up to anyone to motivate the producer. They have to come to the table with their own motivation.”

That may be true. But does that mean you play no role at all in that? Of course not.

Dr. Folkman’s Take on Inspiring from a Leadership Position:

I had the privilege of speaking with an author, Dr. Joe Folkman. He’s written several books, most notably, The Inspiring Leader. In it, he reveals multiple studies of leaders and what makes them inspirational.

I sat down with Joe this week and I thought you’d be interested in a specific audio clip from that interview. In this clip, he addresses the idea of “commitment” and how you, yes YOU, have a role in creating commitment on your team.

If you’re interested in learning more about The Sales Leadership Academy…and how it can help you create this type of inspiration in your team, go here. A little knowledge here could make a huge revenue difference in your team. It might be worth looking at.

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A Common Enemy

Do you and your prospect share a common enemy? The enemy could be mediocrity, averageness, or even a competitor. But, when you figure out who that common enemy is, you’ll become a united force battling it together.

When To Coach In The Moment

There are two philosophies of how to coach people’s behavior. One is to save up the counsel and dump it all on them at one time. (I use the word “dump” kindly). The other way, which I talk about in this audio clip, is to coach them at the moment of infraction. Hope you can learn from this.

How To Make A Sound, Effective and Compelling Argument

Well, the election cycle has begun. And with it, comes my constant frustration (you might recall my blogs from 2 years ago) at how our politicians make their arguments, or, more accurately, how they DON’T make their arguments.

But since I’m staying away from politics in this blog, I’m left with a thought on how any of us make an argument for something we believe in.

As sales people, company leaders, and business executives, we must constantly be in argument-making mode. Not “argument” in the sense of aggressiveness, caustic language or a verbal battle. But “argument” in the sense of how we make our point, and bring others around to our way of thinking. Read more

The Stress of High Achievement – Observe the Shmita

Can year after year growth wear teams out?

Relax

Just got off the phone with a client who has experienced unbelievable growth in the last 5 years – I mean 25%/year – in a $15,000,000 firm.

He just gave everyone the numbers for 2015 and then called me saying, “My people seemed stressed.”

Rightfully so. Twenty five percent (25%) growth on revenues of $1,500,000 is a whole lot different than 25% on $15,000,000. And if the growth percentage stays at 25% every year, you will have issues.

My Simple, Biblical Answer
My answer was simple: “On the 7th day, God rested.” Or, as my Jewish friends would say, “Observe the Shmita.” Read more

The 3 Conflicts

It is said that great leaders are effective when they can remove all impediments to success. In your personal affairs, there are three conflicts that might be roadblocks to your ultimate success.

Mindset and Mechanics

A client of mine, after a two day event, asked me to summarize all 16 hours into one page. I’ll do better than that. Here it is in two words.
 

Silently Hoping To Be Led

Do you think your tribe is hoping to by led by you? I do. Here’s a quick audio explaining how to do it. I want your feedback, too.