In today's world of supply chain issues and price increases, sales professionals can easily find themselves stuck in a cave that paralyzes their success. Today's guest, Val Ries, knows what that's like. As the author of Chief Inspiration Officer: How to Lead the Team Everyone Wants to Be On, she helps sales leaders inspire their teams, getting them out of the CAVE and into the CRAVE. Wonder what that means? Listen to this episode and prepare to be inspired!Do you like the Selling From the Heart Podcast? We'd love to hear your ideas to make it even better. Visit www.sellingfromtheheart.net/listener to share your input. Need inspiration? Hang out with a group of like-hearted sales professionals? Learn more about the Selling From the Heart INSIDERS Group at www.sellingfromtheheart.net/insiders.

What does authenticity look like in leadership and sales? Former basketball coach and host of The Athletics of Business Podcast, Ed Molitor joins us today for a deep conversation about authentic leadership. The stories Ed shares will inspire you while challenging you to your core. Get ready to enjoy this conversation!Check out Ed's book, Growing Through (Not Just Going Through) Crisis. Got sales challenges? Mastermind solutions to your problems with a group of like-hearted sales professionals? Learn more about the Selling From the Heart INSIDERS Group at www.sellingfromtheheart.net/insiders.

In a tight job market where sales professionals are hard to find, many companies are realizing that the key to success is to create a healthy sales culture. Our friend, Bill Zipp, author of The Ultimate Sales Manager Playbook, believes that healthy sales cultures should be the top priority of sales leaders. We talk about the problem with continuing to push the "More" button with sales teams. Bill offers a powerful alternative, casting a compelling vision for a healthy culture that coaches sales professionals inside a culture where they want to perform and build a career.Check out Bill Zipp's new sales leadership videos on YouTube.Would you like to be a part of a community of like-hearted sales professionals? Learn more about the Selling From the Heart INSIDERS Group at www.sellingfromtheheart.net/insiders.

It's no secret that we are in tough times. Today's guest, Paul Reilly, coaches us through practical skills to develop resilience. He shares powerful ideas from his book, Selling Through Tough Times. You're going to want to take some notes in this session to capture some key ideas that you can put to work right away to build your resilience.Check out Paul's 30-day Tough Timer Challenge at https://www.toughtimer.comWould you like to be a part of a community of like-hearted sales professionals? Learn more about the Selling From the Heart INSIDERS Group at www.sellingfromtheheart.net/insiders.

Stress and burnout are real things for high-performance sales professionals. Our guest, Brandon Fluharty knows the effects all too well. As a high-performance sales rep in the seven-figure club, Brandon found himself stressed to the point of landing in the hospital. He learned how to prioritize health over hustle. He shares how he now achieves top results with less stress. Whether you are a sales professional or sales leader, you're going to want to grab a notepad for this conversation. It's packed with practical ideas you can put to work right away.Would you like to be a part of a community of like-hearted sales professionals? Learn more about the Selling From the Heart INSIDERS Group at www.sellingfromtheheart.net/insiders.

Whether you are a sales leader or a sales professional, you are going to appreciate the leadership, coaching, and personal development ideas we discuss with our friend, Rob Jeppsen. He shares why it's critical to connect before you correct. This applies to sales and leadership. You'll learn about the power of coaching and how you can develop as a leader. Get a pen and a notepad out and get ready to learn!Would you like to be a part of a community of like-hearted sales professionals? Learn more about the Selling From the Heart INSIDERS Group at www.sellingfromtheheart.net/insiders.

Back by popular demand, Tia Graham, author of Be a Happy Leader, joins us to explain why happiness is a non-negotiable in sales. She shares research that demonstrates that cultivating happiness drives results. And, she also shows how unhappiness crushes sales. As we think about the topic of stress and sales, Tia Gives us practical action items we can use to build in recovery and maximize our happiness. You're going to love this conversation!Would you like to be a part of a community of like-hearted sales professionals? Learn more about the Selling From the Heart INSIDERS Group at www.sellingfromtheheart.net/insiders.

Are you stressed out? In this dynamic environment of rapid change, added pressures within the sales world are leading to high levels of stress. Unfortunately, most of the traditional advice around handling stress is not enough for salespeople. While exercise, going for a walk and getting in nature are good ideas, the reality is that it takes more than that for salespeople to alleviate stress. It takes an approach that addresses both the head and the heart. Today's guest, Tim Ohai, discusses the core issues behind stress. You’ll leave with practical insight on how you can deal with stress in sales. Want 2022 to be your best year yet? Join us for the 2022 Authentic Selling Challenge, January 17-21. We'll be coached by world-class thought leaders including Jeffrey Gitomer. Get your ticket now at www.authenticsellingchallenge.com.

How can you get Unbusy in your Sales Career? Today's guest, Dr. Garland Vance, author of the book, Gettin' (Un)Busy: 5 Steps to Kill Busyness and Live with Purpose, Productivity, and Peace (which Forbes named as one of the seven books everyone on your team should read) coaches us on how to live a full life with significance and success and not a life overflowing of movement but not progress. Learn the 5 steps on how to become a little (Un)Busy and discover your purpose. Want 2022 to be your best year yet? Join us for the 2022 Authentic Selling Challenge, January 17-21. We'll be coached by world-class thought leaders including Jeffrey Gitomer. Get your ticket now at www.authenticsellingchallenge.com.

Buyers buy because of emotion and rationalize their decision later. Jeffrey Gitomer challenges us to bring emotion into the sales process. He says that the most important thing that we can accomplish is for our prospects and clients to like us. When we get customers, we get a sale. When we build friends we establish a lifetime of success that is both financially rewarding and fulfilling. Jeffrey coaches us on how to bring more emotion to the sales process.Want 2022 to be your best year yet? Join us for the 2022 Authentic Selling Challenge, January 17-21. We'll be coached by world-class thought leaders including Jeffrey Gitomer. Get your ticket now at www.authenticsellingchallenge.com.