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    Remove The Distractions

    posted by Darren Mitchell March 4, 2021 0 comments
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    One of the most frustrating elements of sales leadership that I found, was the constant demands from others, which simply created distractions. I had to learn to identify the key activities, objectives and priorities that would move the needle and progress forward, and de-prioritise other distracting activities.

    Remove The Distractions was last modified: March 4th, 2021 by Darren Mitchell
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    How Many Chances Do You Give?

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    Last week, I spoke about the importance of setting and maintaining standards of excellence and being rigorous around those. What is it that I stand for, what are my expectations,…

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    Building An Exceptional Team

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    As a Sales Leader, I’m often asked what are the most important attributes to identify in people when seeking to build an exceptional team. It’s a really interesting & important…

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    February 26, 2021

    Leadership is a huge responsibility and also a phenomenal opportunity, and much is expected of us. Some leaders allow the title to be the ‘be all and end all’ &…

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    One Of The Best Investments You’ll Ever Make

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    Leadership is a journey, an opportunity to constantly learn, discover and develop. What’s really interesting though is that many leaders believe they have ‘made it’ when they receive the leadership…

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    Become A Principled Negotiator

    February 17, 2021

    I firmly believe that a key to successful outcomes in negotiations is to be a person of principle, a person who seeks to create win/win outcomes. Yes, we will often…

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