The episode also touches on the mindset of sales managers. Duane Dufault points out that many first-time sales managers, as well as senior sales managers, often have a misguided perspective on their role.

They may focus too much on managing from a numbers perspective, constantly monitoring metrics and performance indicators. Duane suggests that true sales leadership involves helping the team develop and become more effective sellers rather than solely focusing on managing their behavior and adherence to goals.

One of the key responsibilities of a sales leader is to understand and address the roadblocks that hinder their team's performance. These roadblocks can range from skill gaps to inefficient processes or tools. Duane suggests that one of the biggest roadblocks in sales is the lack of necessary skill sets among sales leaders and managers. Therefore, a servant-minded sales leader should actively work on developing their team's skills by providing coaching, training, and support.

[00:00:20] Sales leadership misconceptions.

[00:04:24] Sales roadblocks.

[00:08:21] Serving your sales team.

[00:10:07] Servant-minded leadership.

[00:12:16] Improving product for better deals.

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