The Center for Sales Strategy

AUGUST 24, 2022

They give some insight into those characteristics that define effective leaders —strategic thinking, strong focus, a sense of mission, passion for customers, innovation, hard work—the list goes on. There are myriad ideas and theories out there about what makes a great leader, and many are useful.

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Red Star Kim

MAY 2, 2023

Following my past research (some of which was published in my 2020 book Essential soft skills for lawyers (kimtasso.com) ) I keep an eye out for the latest information relating to the soft skills (particularly leadership skills) most in demand and how these relate to the professional services sector.

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CMOE

OCTOBER 2, 2024

“What you think, you become.” This notion, attributed to Buddha’s wisdom, encapsulates the mindset of an effective leader—but what is a leadership mindset, and what does it entail? The Importance of a Leadership Mindset Leadership is far more than just holding a position of authority.

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Account Manager Tips

APRIL 26, 2021

Ensure cross-functional alignment and coordinate resources to deliver your plans And to succeed as a key account manager, you need to be good at: strategic thinking influencing and negotiation skills innovation and creativity project management leadership analysis empathy communication change management presentation skills time management product knowledge (..)

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MDI Training

MARCH 4, 2024

Beyond the Horizon: GenAI and Ethical Leadership Prefer to listen to the article? Beyond the Horizon: GenAI and Ethical Leadership In this blog post, keynote speaker Bailey Parnell gives us a few snippets of her exciting keynote speech at our upcoming Leadership Horizon event. Enjoy reading! I mean that.

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CMOE

JULY 19, 2022

Yet: 58% of workforce members haven’t received leadership training. 77% feel there is a leadership gap at their company. workforce) express that their leadership skills are not fully developed. There is a lack of leadership, and this situation needs to change. What Are Leadership Skills? Communication. Delegation.

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Envisio

JANUARY 24, 2024

” ― Toni Morrison A new year, a new chance to shift our perspectives, understand one another and the systems around us, and take our strategic thinking to new heights. I highly suggest this book for anyone who is wanting to level up their servant leadership skill.” Books are reflection. Books change your mind.”

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Red Star Kim

MARCH 7, 2023

Key points include: Practice your acceptance skills with healthy self-talk: ”Even though I have many things to do, I can only focus on the one thing I’m doing right now” Track your time to give yourself an accurate baseline (Large-scale research indicates that the proportion of people working over 60 hours per week is quite small, at around 6%) Check (..)

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CMOE

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Innovative and rapidly developing technologies have created a “need for speed” in all aspects of our lives. Now, more than ever, leaders and individual contributors alike must be able to look beyond short-term needs, gain a strategic perspective, and act on that perspective. What is Strategic Thinking?

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CMOE

DECEMBER 8, 2021

To help leaders reset the strategy, provide team members with direction, model a strategic mindset, and inspire new levels of strategic thinking across the organization, leaders must look at the crisis from two perspectives: evaluating the situation and reimagining the future. Instead, the creation of strategy must be ongoing.

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CMOE

AUGUST 8, 2019

Strategic thinking includes choosing between different business models and sometimes switching to a new model to achieve the mission and goals of the strategy, just like a driver might change to snow tires in a storm or even buy a new car when an old one no longer serves the driver’s needs. Choosing Between Cost and Differentiation.

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MDI Training

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Exploring the Influence of AI on Leadership Roles: Learn more about the ongoing ChatGPT experiment by MDI CEO Gunther Fürstberger In a ChatGPT experiment, our CEO Gunther Fürstberger tried to test the boundaries between artificial intelligence and humans. Automation of recurring tasks can also create more time for strategic thinking.

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Nutshell

JUNE 12, 2020

They’re already familiar with company values and processes, making them better-suited for leadership positions and mentoring others. The Global Leadership Forecast 2018 , found that only 14% of companies have a strong pool of leadership-ready employees to choose from. It also found that four out of 10 tech leaders are failing.

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CMOE

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Supervisors and managers both hold leadership positions. Applying the right leadership style for a given situation. Providing supervisors with advice on how to navigate challenges and improve their leadership skills. Similarities Between a Supervisor and Manager. Differences Between a Supervisor and Manager.

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CoSell

MARCH 25, 2021

In many cases, this is why partner managers tend to be people who have been in sales or leadership roles for some time. These include the ability to think strategically, innovate on value, make connections, and take collaboration further. Think Strategically Strategic thinking is a skill.

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ClearPoint Strategy

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

If you want to ensure the success and productivity of these meetings, you need leadership buy-in, and you’ll need to practice some specific steps. Did you know that leadership teams spend less than three hours a month on strategy, and nine out of 10 fail to execute? Senior leadership thinks it’s a great idea and they move forward.

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Strategic Communications

JUNE 20, 2023

For example, if you’re a business consultant, share a story about how your innovative strategies transformed a struggling company into a success story. In the crowded digital landscape, capturing media attention requires a combination of strategic thinking, creativity, and relationship-building.

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Arpedio

JUNE 9, 2022

Michael Goldberg – VP of Sales ConnectWise Goldberg has more than 15 years of IT channel experience and a strong track record of sales leadership. There wasn’t much strategic thinking back then, and there wasn’t a whole lot of planning. He is passionate about building partnerships that drive rapid growth.

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Hubspot Sales

APRIL 9, 2025

Being a managing partner isnt just about having a leadership title it means balancing ownership, strategy, and daily operations in a way that directly shapes the success of a business. And in partnerships and LLCs, where leadership structures differ from traditional corporate models, this role is even more critical.

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SmartKarrot

MAY 12, 2023

Strategic Thinking and Planning One of the most important skills for a Key Account Manager is the ability to think and plan strategically. To develop strategic thinking skills, Key Account Managers should regularly analyze industry trends, customer insights , and competitive landscapes.

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Red Star Kim

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Launch event: PM Forum I also looked the Managing Partners’ Forum “Consensus through collaboration” Leadership Development Programme which is available for both firmwide and divisional leaders as well as functional leaders such as CMOs.

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SmartKarrot

MAY 29, 2020

When it comes to the roles and responsibilities of an account manager, it is to foster the customer relationships, interact with the marketing and sales team to prepare sales pitches, establish innovative marketing strategies as well as media proposals. The account manager also handles customer communications and write custom reports.

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CMOE

MAY 28, 2021

Clearly, there are many opportunities for growth, and healthcare leaders are looking for innovative ways to capitalize on this potential. With the changing needs and demands of clinical care, technology, and spending, leadership in healthcare must stay agile to keep up with the shifting tides. Strategic Thinking.

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Red Star Kim

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

There are also courses on specific topics such as: Campaigns, Cross-selling, Key Account Management (KAM), M&BD planning, Managing change, Pitching and tendering, Project Management, Strategic thinking and Referrer Management. People need time to pay attention to what’s going on inside their heads (reflection) as well as outside.

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CMOE

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Recently, generative AI (gen AI) has become more than just a fascinating tool or pastime but has established itself as a viable technology used to increase productivity, deliver improved customer experiences, broaden innovation, and ultimately contribute to organizational success and competitiveness. Is your organization AI ready?”

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Hubspot Sales

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Data backs this up, too — a Harvard Business Review piece celebrated resourceful sales reps for their knack for innovation within the lean environment of a startup. Their response will be a powerful indicator of their strategic thinking and resourcefulness. But resilience turns these “nos” into fuel for the next pitch.

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