Tag Archives: Power

What Type Of Power Are You Up Against?

Perhaps it’s not politically correct to talk about the role of power in business. We all know, however, that dealing with and wielding power is a day-to-day reality for sales reps.
Step one is understanding the four fundamental types of power:

Position Power – derives from rank and/or authority. The title “CEO” carries more [...]

Forget About “The Buyer’s Journey”

Don’t get me wrong. The notion of “The Buyer’s Journey” was a great leap forward – was. It remains extremely useful as a concept to prevent a “blinders on” focus on your sales process. Yes, you must have and follow a proven sales process; one that by definition is [...]

What type of power are you up against? (…and how can you wield your own?)

Perhaps it’s not politically correct to talk about the role of power in business. We all know, however, that dealing with and wielding power is a day-to-day reality for sales reps.
Step one is understanding the four fundamental types of power:

Position Power – derives from rank and/or authority. The title “CEO” carries more [...]