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Cultivate Professional Presence — Buyers Evaluate You

Sales Gravy

You nailed the pitch. The budget was there. The decision-maker was engaged. So why did the deal go cold? The problem might not be your process. It might be you. Before a prospect buys from you, they have to buy into you. Your professional presence sets the stage for every interaction. First Impressions Matter If you dont make a strong first impression, it wont matter how great your service is.

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How to Use First Principles Thinking for B2B Sales Leadership

Force Management

First principles thinking is a reasoning process used by some of todays top innovators to look at complex problems through a new lens. The concept is based on Aristotles writings about first principles, which he called the first basis from which a thing is known.

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Strategy Consulting: Your Guide to Business Growth

ClearPoint Strategy

Unlock business growth with strategy consulting. Learn how expert insights and actionable plans can transform your company's future and drive success.

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Opening up opportunities to enhance leadership skills

Cranfield Executive Development

Executive education designed to resonate in the real world.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Customize Even More About Your Scheduler Meetings

Nutshell

With Scheduler , you can manage bookings with prospects and clients directly from inside Nutshell. And with recently launched features, your team can customize your Scheduler bookings even more to offer a seamless, professional booking experience to your contacts. These new features are available on Sales Business and Sales Enterprise plans. Learn more about our recently released Scheduler features below: What’s new in Scheduler?

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The Product-Driven Pillars Every Modern Bank Needs

Planview

Digital banking has redefined financial services over the last decade, with consumer preferences clearly reflecting this transformation: 91% of customers now consider online and mobile experiences a critical priority when choosing a bank. Yet the bar extends beyond merely offering digital services. While online banking capabilities attract customers from all generations especially those in the Gen Z and Millennial cohorts the delightful, seamless, and curated digital experiences secure custome

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Are You Measuring Enablement Success or Just Checking the Boxes?

SBI Growth

Sales enablement teams recognize the need to track and measure sales performance indicators, yet few feel confident in their ability to execute. While 89% of sales enablement teams report carrying responsibility in measurement and analytics, only 44% claim proficiency in this area. Even among top-performing teams, just 61% rate themselves as highly proficient.

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Why Traditional Account Planning Fails (and How to Fix It)

ProlifIQ

Account Planning Tips & Challenges For Saas and HLS Traditional account planning methods slow sales teams down. Relying on tools like Google Docs, PowerPoint, and spreadsheets creates inefficiencies that hurt productivity and deal execution. We’ve got a few account planning tips: Challenge Impact on Sales Teams Scattered, Offline Tools No real-time updates, leading to outdated and conflicting info.

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How Entrepreneurship Will Change in 2025 (& Beyond)

Hubspot Sales

Ive run a freelance business for the better part of the last decade, and if theres one thing Ive learned, its that the business world is always in motion. Every year, trends evolve, technologies emerge, and customer expectations shift, all shaping how we work, innovate, and connect with customers. Ive had to adapt constantly learning new skills, exploring tools, and rethinking strategies to stay competitive.