Damon Jones

What’s the most important difference between a sales leader who always seems to be juggling emergencies...and someone who prevents emergencies from arising in the first place?

Here's my list of three essential, non-negotiable starting points for sales leaders who aspire to this elite group.

What kind of revenue growth do you want to see between now and the end of your fiscal year—or whatever date is most relevant in your world? What kind of figure should you be shooting for? And how can you be certain that target is both aggressive and realistic?

The answers you give to these questions can help you ensure that you maintain momentum as you emerge from these challenging times.

Ask any sales leader whether they want to build a high-performing team, and the immediate answer will be “Yes.” But what are the specific best practices that support this goal? Here are three that we have seen in organizations that are thriving in 2021.