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The best salespeople aren't the most persistent—they're the fastest to walk away from a deal they can't win. Why "failing fast" is a performance skill.
We hire for drive and hold the individual accountable for results. But salespeople don't perform in isolation—and the environment around them may matter more than we think.
Two reps both hit 80% of quota, for completely different reasons. Revenue tells you what happened, not why — and that gap is where coaching breaks down.
Interpersonal skills still matter, but modern B2B selling asks salespeople to build influence across an entire ecosystem of stakeholders.
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