125: Jenn Etherton Setting Up a Sales Career Development Path

Takeaways Observe the Actions of Others : You may not have the confidence or even opportunity to approach others to ask them about how or why they do what they do, but you can definitely observe their actions. Break down how they speak, how they hold themselves, how they treat customers, and what they do that's different than you. And these don't have to just be people in your office. With unfiltered broadband access, these observations can be people you admire online, TED speakers, or even public CEOs by way of their earnings calls and annual reports. Find Gaps in Your Own Skills : It's hard for people to just tell you everything they know with general questions like "how can I get better?" As you think about the next step in your career, write down the traits or responsibilities you think that role would entail. Then take a good look at your performance and see where you can improve and ask specific questions. In addition, you must be willing to hear and accept their feedback. You may not agree with it, but if you get defensive or act like you know it all, well, that's a surefire way to damage the relationship. Be Transparent : Ready for a truth bomb? No one has all the answers. When you don't know something, be honest about it. Whether it's with a coworker, a leader, or even your prospects. Yes, I've heard the mantra, "fake it until you make it," but I've found that having a genuine level of vulnerability and mixing that with an insatiable appetite for curiosity leads to the right coaching, quicker career progress, and better relationships. Full Notes jenn-etherton Book Recommendation The Sales Acceleration Formula by Mark Roberge Sponsor Costello - What if every sales rep inherited the habits of your best rep? With Costello, they do.

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125: Jenn Etherton Setting Up a Sales Career Development Path is an episode from Sales Tuners by Jim Brown.

This episode is 28:07 long.

This episode was published on May 7, 2019.

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