After 25 years in sales and leadership, I’ve discovered the biggest source of management friction and I see its increasing importance considering the fast changing world due to AI. We’re trying to change people instead of mapping and positioning them correctly. The principle: “Accept the people as they are, but position them as you want.” … Read more
It’s no longer just about hiring a high-performing Sales Head—it’s about hiring the right Sales Head for your leadership style. A 2023 McKinsey study revealed that startups with aligned leadership personalities grew 2.4x faster in their first 24 months than those with internal friction between sales and executive teams. Yet, most CEOs still rely on experience and charisma over compatibility when making this critical hire.
In today’s competitive landscape, where product-market fit alone isn’t enough, startup CEOs must go beyond résumés and gut instincts when hiring a Sales Head. This blog explores a structured, personality-based approach—grounded in the Big Five personality framework (OCEAN)—to help founders identify sales leaders who align with their company’s stage, culture, and growth ambition.
Learn strategies to achieve quick wins in sales, build confidence, and set a strong foundation in your new sales role.
Unlock the secrets to effective account management with this comprehensive guide. Learn how to implement account-based marketing, optimize territory management, categorize accounts strategically, and achieve your sales quotas through well-defined KPIs. Dive into best practices for account research, decision trees, and stakeholder management to build stronger customer relationships and drive revenue growth.
A well-structured prospecting team is essential for driving growth and achieving sales targets. By clearly defining roles and responsibilities and hiring individuals with the right skills, organizations can build a team that thrives in identifying and nurturing leads.
Before COVID we used to work from 9 to 6, whereas post-COVID-19 we started working from 9 to 9 or more. This was because of the comfort we get while working from home as well as an increase in expectations from the work. The current work has started the expectation to be available anytime and all time. Many started accommodating the same considering the benefits of Work from Home, No Office travel. This has hampered many who did not do time management effectively. The overall productivity and deliverables have seen improved but overall efficiency have dropped due to the unseen and indirect impacts
For change management projects, all stakeholders play the role of team members with different personalities, perspectives, and opinions. To make the project successful, one should know the personality of the teams and engage them accordingly to align them towards the planned Goal.
