Posts tagged leadership
The CEO’s Guide to Identifying a Great Fractional Sales Leader

Many companies are turning to fractional sales leaders to drive growth without the commitment of a full-time executive. These seasoned professionals offer strategic sales expertise on a part-time basis, providing flexibility and cost-effectiveness.

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Say Yes to the Mess

Economic uncertainty is back in full swing—and if we’re honest, it never truly left. Rising interest rates, geopolitical instability, sticky inflation, and increasingly cautious customers have created what many are calling a "mess" in the U.S. economy.

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The CEO’s Guide to Identifying a Great Sales Leader

For CEOs, recognizing and nurturing these traits within their sales teams can lead to sustained growth and a robust organizational culture. Investing in leaders who embody these qualities not only drives immediate sales performance but also positions the company for long-term success in an ever-evolving marketplace.

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Fractional Executives: Innovation in Leadership Through the Lens of Doblin's 10 Types

Organizational Innovation at its Best. It’s Not Just One Innovation—It’s Ten. And by mapping this model onto Doblin’s 10 Types of Innovation, we gain an even broader and clearer view of its transformative power beyond cost savings or flexibility.

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A Unified Approach to Sales Leadership

By offering a unified approach to sales talent—whether through fractional executives, full-time placements, or expert advisory—we provide businesses with the right level of leadership, at the right time, in the right way.

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Unlocking Growth: How Fractional Sales Leadership Transforms Manufacturing Companies

In the world of manufacturing, innovation is often synonymous with product development. Companies invest heavily in R&D, refining production techniques, and optimizing supply chains. However, when it comes to organizational structures, particularly sales leadership, innovation is far less common.

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Exploring TAM and SAM for Fractional Sales Leadership

To better understand the financial opportunity within this market, we attempted to calculate the Total Addressable Market (TAM) and the Serviceable Accessible Market (SAM) for fractional sales leadership, using different approaches, and leveraging available macro-data, data from our own recent study, and documented assumptions.

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Debunking the Commitment Myth: The Case for Fractional Sales Leadership

The perception that a fractional sales leader is less dedicated to a company’s mission than a full-time hire often creates hesitation. Compounding this dilemma is the reality that many small or scaling businesses simply cannot afford a senior full-time sales leader. As a result, they frequently look for junior team members with the hope that these individuals will "grow with the company."

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The True Cost of Bargain Hunting for Sales Leadership

The temptation to save money by hiring less experienced candidates is understandable – after all, everyone has to start somewhere, right? But in sales leadership, that well-intentioned frugality often leads to expensive lessons.

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The Generational Divide in Sales Leadership: Myth or Reality?

In the world of B2B sales over the past years, I often wonder about perceptions of a generational divide between seasoned sales leaders and newcomers. While experience undoubtedly brings valuable insights, the rapidly evolving business landscape challenges us to reconsider whether a divide truly exists or if it's merely a perception.

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