Not all software sales professionals are created equal. Some follow formal sales methodologies of the past like Strategic Selling or Solution Selling. While those are still relevant an new methodology: Challenger Selling is becoming the most sought after approach and training that hiring manager are requesting in the candidates we place with them. Matthew Dixon… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Software Leadership
The 10 Biggest Leadership Mistakes to Avoid
Anyone that is a boss, a manager or a leader knows that strong leadership qualities are a must if you and your team are going to succeed. There is so much information out there on how to be a great leader; however, there are also things that should be avoided if you’re in a leadership… Read more »
Reasons to Hire an Employee with Grit
High turnover is expensive, time consuming, and frustrating. Companies world-wide seek to avoid this issue because it hurts employee morale, job performance, and employee engagement. Most managers notice a decrease in staff productivity which negatively impacts business. Since we know that turnover is detrimental to our business, hiring managers should make thoughtful decisions about recruitment…. Read more »
Leaders and laggards in enterprise cloud infrastructure adoption
Investments in organizational capabilities rather than specific technology choices separate the leaders from the laggards. There is a lot of hype and hoopla about the cloud but few reliable facts and benchmarks about the adoption of this technology. CIOs, CTOs, and heads of infrastructure at large enterprises have shared with us their frustrations about adopting… Read more »
The Cost of a Bad Hire
When you need to fill a position, you are often in a time crunch and feel urgent. No matter the need, try and slow down to hire well. The cost of a bad hire is both pricey and hurts a variety of other areas of your business. Costs Associated with a Failed Hire In the… Read more »
7 Things that Mentally Strong People Avoid
Mentally strong individuals have common characteristics such as optimism, persistence and a drive that help them to succeed. They are a force to be reckoned with and often avoid things that will draw them away from productivity and their overall goal for success. Mentally strong people avoid these 7 things and find greater achievement and… Read more »
6 Things Great Leaders Do Differently
Great leaders are hard to come by. Strong leadership seems to be lacking when it comes to business. A true leader is noteworthy and one to be watched and observed in action. Businesses, committees, campaigns and plans often fail due to lack of leadership. How can we ensure that a great leader is in place?… Read more »