Posts in Change
The ROI of Insights - When Expertise Can’t Wait

Strategic decisions often outpace traditional research cycles. While consultants, reports, AI, and internal data remain essential, many leaders are turning to expert consultation like Vendux Connect™ services to fill a critical gap.

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Now You See 'Em, Now You Don't

In business, just like in life, not all problems show up when and where you want them to. Sometimes, issues are intermittent or only occur under certain conditions. This unpredictability can wreak havoc on resource management and profitability.

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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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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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New Year, New Opportunities: Rethinking Business and Sales Strategies

The start of a new calendar year is more than a flip of the page; it’s a psychological reset button for businesses and individuals alike. It’s a time to reflect on the past year’s wins and losses, recalibrate goals, and ask the critical question: Should we stick to what works or explore new approaches?

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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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How to Stifle Creativity and Dynamism in Your Organization

The Corporate Soldier is someone who knows all the rules and regulations governing their organization. They are well-versed in the written and unwritten “dos and don’ts” of the workplace. They follow every rule to the letter and use these rules as the basis for all their actions.

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I Will Not Fumble This Question Again

I fumbled… I talked about the fact that we are a small and newer business, that the founder and partner at the time were both older white males, that sales to this day is a white and male-dominated space, that our roster of executives is diverse, and that we can purposely match on DEI criteria.

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Why a Slowing Economy is Great for Fractional Executives

While a slowing economy presents challenges, it also offers unique opportunities for those who understand the value of fractional leadership. Fractional executives provide businesses with the expertise, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness needed to navigate economic uncertainty and emerge stronger on the other side.

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How Elections Impact Corporate Decision Making

I hear this thinking quite often when discussing the placement of a fractional sales leader. And in some cases, the election is then cited as a reason to not move forward and to stay with the status quo. Even though in the roam of talent acquisition, contracting a fractional executive is the most flexible low risk-high impact decision.

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