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    The Confidence Competence Loop

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    Sales Leaders often ask me, what comes first – confidence or competence? It is a question almost like the chicken and the egg. Many sales leaders, when hiring, make the mistake of looking for competence first, almost as a pre-requisite, and neglect the character of the person, and their potential teachability. There is a loop that exists between confidence and competence and this is what is explored on today’s episode.

    The Confidence Competence Loop was last modified: February 2nd, 2021 by Darren Mitchell
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    A New Day, A New You

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    Today marks the start of school for thousands of children, and for my youngest daughter, the first day of her last year of school. And as the children start their…

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    Episode 200 – What A Ride!!

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    If you have been listening to the podcast for a while, you would realise that I very rarely blow my own trumpet or give myself a pat on the back.…

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    Know The Numbers!!!

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    It may not sound sexy, but one of the key differentiators between exceptional sales leaders and their competition, is that exceptional sales leaders always know their numbers. They know what…

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    Pain Is A Part Of The Process

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    Growing is not easy, and achieving success is rarely done so in a straight line. There will be obstacles & challenges that potentially can stop you in your tracks, if…

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    Self Awareness – The Johari Window

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    The Most Important Conversation

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    Your Zone Of Genius

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    When we look at highly successful people and what separates them from their competition, one thing stands out. Successful people always operate from within their zone of genius, and they…

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