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Leading Women in Tech Podcast

239: The Hidden Power of Sales: Why Every Executive Needs to Understand The Sales Org in 2025 with Colleen Watson

Feb 25, 2025
38:55

Sales aren’t just for salespeople—they play a crucial role in the success of every part of an organization. In this episode, I sit down with extraordinary sales leader Colleen Watson to explore why every executive, regardless of department, needs to understand the sales function for leadership effectiveness and long-term business growth.

Whether you’re directly in sales or not, this conversation will change the way you think about leadership, influence, and driving business success. Join us!

We dive into:

  • How sales impacts every part of an organization and drives executive alignment
  • Why a consistent sales methodology benefits leaders across all departments
  • The most common misconceptions about sales—and why they’re wrong
  • How cross-functional collaboration with sales strengthens business strategy
  • The role of personality and communication styles in effective sales and leadership
  • And more

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