What Sales Can Learn from Special Operations Forces (SOF) with John Wood

John Wood shares his learnings from a 6-year military career in the 75th Ranger Regiment (Special Operations Forces). 

5 SOF Truths:

1. Humans are more important than Hardware.

2. Quality is better than Quantity.

3. Special Operations Forces cannot be mass produced.

4. Competent Special Operations Forces cannot be created after emergencies occur.

5. Most Special Operations require non-SOF assistance

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