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#SalesLeadership #MindsetMatters #Resilience #GrowthMindset #SalesSuccess #LeadershipDevelopment #Perseverance #Unbeatable #HolidayReads

Behind the Curtain: Why Sharing Lessons Learned Makes Us Stronger

We live in a world that worships highlight reels. LinkedIn feeds are filled with promotions, wins, and carefully curated snapshots of success. And while those moments are worth celebrating, the truth is: they rarely tell the whole story.

Behind every big win is a trail of failures, hard lessons, and countless late nights where quitting seemed like the easier option. And yet, those behind-the-scenes chapters—the ones we don’t always talk about—are where real growth lives.

Over the years, I’ve come to realize that being willing to tell those stories—the unvarnished truth of failure, resilience, and the messy middle—doesn’t diminish our credibility. It multiplies it. Because in those lessons, people see themselves. They see their struggles, their doubts, and their path forward.

The Year I Missed Goal

I’ll never forget the one year I missed my number.

I had been cruising, year after year, always exceeding quota, always wearing that badge of honor. And then came the year where, despite every ounce of effort, the number slipped away. There were circumstances beyond my control—internal shifts, market headwinds—but none of that mattered. What mattered was how I chose to respond.

Instead of sulking, I did an autopsy on my own year. I wrote down everything that worked and, more importantly, what didn’t. I dissected deals I had chased too long, opportunities I should have walked away from, and time I spent on “busy work” instead of the big rocks. That year became my teacher.

The very next year? I had my best performance ever. Not because I suddenly became smarter, but because I became more self-aware. That “failure” ended up being the foundation for the successes that came after.

Betrayed but Not Broken

Another behind-the-scenes story that shaped me was when I was passed over for a promotion I was certain I had earned. I had the results, the experience, and the endorsements. But politics played their hand, and I was left watching someone else get the nod.

It stung.

For a while, I questioned everything: my worth, my trajectory, even my future in the company. But here’s the thing—being overlooked taught me the importance of resilience and reinvention. It lit a fire. It forced me to double down on controlling the controllables, building deeper relationships, and making myself the overwhelmingly obvious choice for future opportunities.

In hindsight, it wasn’t a setback. It was a setup for greater things. Because instead of resting on entitlement, I sharpened my craft. And eventually, the doors that opened were far bigger than the one that closed.

Leadership Lessons in the Messy Middle

As a leader, some of the most impactful lessons have come not when everything was smooth, but when my team was under pressure.

I remember one fiscal year where the pipeline looked thin, morale was shaky, and leadership above me was turning up the heat. That’s when I learned the true definition of leadership: not managing dashboards or reporting numbers, but walking side-by-side with people in the trenches.

I held one-on-ones where we talked less about metrics and more about fears, aspirations, and obstacles. I created “betterment committees” where people could safely voice frustrations and share solutions. I reminded them of their individual strengths—and in doing so, we found collective strength.

And here’s the kicker: we not only hit our number—we crushed it.

Not because we had the best product or the biggest budget, but because we created an environment where people felt heard, seen, and supported. That was the lesson. The scoreboard followed the culture.

The Power of Vulnerability in Sales

In sales, there’s this myth that you have to be bulletproof—never showing weakness, always exuding confidence. But I’ve found the opposite to be true.

When you admit you don’t have all the answers, customers trust you more. When you say, “I don’t know, but I’ll find out,” you prove integrity. And when you share not only your wins but also the obstacles you’ve overcome, you forge bonds that outlast deals.

I can’t tell you how many times sharing a personal story—about missing goal, about navigating rejection, about doubting myself—has led to deeper connections with colleagues, clients, and even competitors. Because authenticity is magnetic.

Practical Takeaways You Can Apply Today

Here are a few lessons that might resonate no matter where you are in your career:

Do an Autopsy on Failure. Don’t just move past it—study it. Ask what worked, what didn’t, and what you’ll do differently next time.Control the Controllables. Focus on the actions, relationships, and habits you can influence, not the politics or headwinds you can’t.Lead with Humanity. Whether you’re a manager or an individual contributor, treat people like people. Listen more. Speak less. Encourage always.Be Willing to Be Vulnerable. Share your journey—the good, the bad, and the lessons. People will connect more with your scars than your trophies.Remember the Long Game. One quarter, one deal, one year doesn’t define you. The accumulation of lessons and growth does.

The highlight reel may win likes, but it’s the lessons learned that change lives.

Behind every promotion, every quota hit, and every headline success is a backstory of resilience, reinvention, and grit. When we’re brave enough to share those behind-the-scenes chapters, we don’t just humanize ourselves—we empower others to keep going in their own journey.

Because in the end, the best thing you can be is real.

#Leadership #Sales #CareerGrowth #PersonalDevelopment #SuccessMindset #BusinessLeadership #Authenticity #SalesLeadership #LessonsLearned

The Power of Healthy Paranoia: Why Lowering Expectations and Falling in Love with the Process Leads to Resilience and Results

I’ve lived through layoffs, heartbreaks, crucibles, and letdowns. At the time, each one felt like the end of the world. But what I didn’t realize was that these experiences were quietly building one of the most valuable muscles a professional—and a person—can have: healthy paranoia.

Now, I don’t mean paranoia in the negative sense of being suspicious of everyone around you. I mean the type of grounded realism that keeps you sharp, keeps you prepared, and ensures you never take success for granted. It’s the mindset shift from pinning your hopes on one outcome to pouring your energy into the process, the habits, and the execution that you can control.

Psychologists have long noted that expectations are directly tied to disappointment. The “hedonic treadmill” theory tells us that humans quickly return to a baseline of happiness after either success or failure. That means chasing external wins—promotions, titles, deals—won’t keep you satisfied for long. The antidote is to fall in love with the process itself. To embrace the grind, the craft, and the daily pursuit of progress.

Why Healthy Paranoia Works

Every layoff, every failed deal, every crucible of my career has reinforced the same truth: you can’t control outcomes. But you can control how you prepare and how you respond.

It keeps you humble. Healthy paranoia means you’re always scanning for blind spots, aware that today’s success doesn’t guarantee tomorrow’s. Harvard Business Review calls this the paradox of confidence: the best leaders combine belief in themselves with an acute awareness of their vulnerabilities.It prepares you for turbulence. Research in organizational resilience shows that companies and individuals who anticipate disruption recover faster than those who don’t. By expecting obstacles, you’re never blindsided.It sharpens decision-making. Neuroscience tells us that under stress, the brain defaults to fight, flight, or freeze. But when you’ve rehearsed setbacks in your mind, you create a roadmap for responding calmly and effectively.It protects against burnout. Studies on grit and resilience (Angela Duckworth, University of Pennsylvania) show that those who persevere through setbacks are more successful long-term than those who pin everything on a single win.Lessons I’ve Learned from the Crucibles

There’s a certain freedom that comes from walking through the fire and realizing you can survive it. Layoffs, heartbreak, missed goals—they sting, but they also strip away illusions.

“Expectation is the root of disappointment. Execution is the antidote.”“Hope for the best, prepare for the worst, and fall in love with the grind.”“Every heartbreak and setback is not just a scar—it’s a roadmap for resilience.”

When you’re let down enough times, you stop living for the outcome and start living for the process. That’s where the growth happens.

Practical Applications for Today

Here’s how you can apply healthy paranoia and lowered expectations to your own leadership and career starting now:

Detach from outcomes. Define yourself not by the deal that closes, but by the quality of your effort and consistency.Scenario-plan setbacks. Before every meeting, presentation, or pitch, ask: What’s the worst-case? How will I respond? That mental rehearsal reduces fear and increases agility.Invest in habits, not hype. Wins are fleeting, but daily prospecting, listening, preparing, and following up compound over time.Celebrate progress over perfection. Psychologists call this process orientation—shifting focus from results to growth. It increases motivation and reduces burnout.Reframe failure as data. Every letdown provides feedback. As Carol Dweck’s research on growth mindset shows, seeing failure as input—not identity—drives long-term success.Anchor in gratitude. Studies in positive psychology prove that gratitude rewires the brain to find stability in turbulence. Even small daily acknowledgments of wins can sustain you.Why Falling in Love with the Process Changes Everything

When you stop obsessing over what might happen and start focusing on what you can control, you shift from being a prisoner of outcomes to being the architect of execution.

Outcomes are fickle. Markets shift. Leaders change. Layoffs happen. Deals fall apart. But the process—the discipline, the preparation, the intentionality—that’s yours to own.

And paradoxically, when you love the process, the outcomes actually improve. Research shows that intrinsic motivation—working for the joy of mastery itself—produces higher performance than extrinsic motivation like money or recognition.

Closing Thought

I carry the scars of layoffs, disappointments, and heartbreaks like a quiet compass. They remind me never to get too high, never to get too low, and always to stay grounded in what I can control.

Healthy paranoia doesn’t mean living in fear. It means respecting reality enough to be prepared, while being optimistic enough to keep showing up. It’s not pessimism—it’s resilience.

Fall in love with the process. Show up with discipline. Execute with excellence. The outcomes will take care of themselves.

#Leadership #Resilience #Mindset #Success #Motivation #SalesLeadership #ProcessOverOutcome #GrowthMindset #Perseverance

Triumph in Adversity: A Salesman’s Journey to Redemption – Salesman on Fire

“What’s your greatest sales success story?” Recently, a follower asked me this—and it took me back to one of the most defining moments of my career.

It wasn’t the year I won the biggest award in the company.

It was the year I missed my goal for the very first time.

I could’ve made excuses. I could’ve walked away.

Instead, I studied everything—what worked, what didn’t, where the wasted time went, and how I could focus on the “big rocks” that would actually move the mountain.

I created a customer survey to spark deeper customer conversations. Shared it with peers everywhere and it won an award. Drove more pipeline than anyone else in the company.

I turned my prospecting into an engine—using LinkedIn, CRM, email patterns, and any tool I could to reach hundreds of executives. My Moneyball sales engine that has now generated over $1B was born.

I stopped waiting for the perfect 10 relationships and started building 100.

I listened—to leaders, to customers, to signals about where we needed to go next.

And then came the deal.

A midsize customer “demoted” from enterprise. Everyone else had written them off. I made it my mission.

It was a year-long battle. Milestones, renewals, workshops, partnerships, negotiations—every setback tested me. And on the final day of the fiscal year, when everything seemed lost, I found myself reaching out cold to every possible partner contact on LinkedIn, setting up an emergency call, searching under the cushions for dollars we didn’t have.

At 4:38 p.m. on the last day of the year, the purchase order landed.

I still remember walking around the office, blasting “We Are the Champions.”

What made it special wasn’t just the size of the deal. It was the comeback.

From humiliation to triumph. From nearly quitting to winning the biggest award of my career.

That experience lit a fire that has fueled everything I’ve done since.

When you’re backed into a corner, don’t shrink. Build. Listen. Prospect harder. Fight with creativity and persistence. And remember: sometimes the greatest success comes right after the greatest setback.

What’s YOUR greatest sales success story?

#SalesLeadership #Resilience #Prospecting #SocialSelling #LinkedIn #SuccessMindset #BusinessGrowth #AI #SalesMotivation

Are We Talking About the Wrong Things?

It amazes me how often I sit in meetings or conversations where we passionately debate — but about the wrong things.

Not out of malice. Not out of neglect. But out of misdirection.

The noise of data. The pressure of deadlines. The urgency of reacting to the latest event.

All of these things can pull us away from the heartbeat of what really matters: people.

What Really Matters

At the end of the day, success — in business, in leadership, in life — doesn’t come down to perfect dashboards or flawless strategies. It comes down to:

Serving. Putting others first, not because it’s efficient, but because it’s right.Adding value. Not just showing up, but showing up with impact.Delivering experiences. Every touchpoint with someone is an opportunity to build trust or erode it.Ensuring clarity. In a world of complexity, clarity is a gift.Hearing all perspectives. Sometimes the most important insight comes from the quietest voice in the room.Why We Drift

It’s easy to get swept into the current of “what’s urgent.” Numbers need explaining. Reports need refining. Stakeholders demand answers. And before long, we’re passionately defending positions on issues that may not even move the needle.

But here’s the truth: energy spent on the wrong conversations is energy stolen from the right ones.

Bringing It Back to Center

If you want to recalibrate, try asking yourself — and your team — these questions in your next meeting:

How does this decision directly serve the people we’re here for?Are we creating clarity or confusion with this path?Who else needs to be heard before we move forward?Does this conversation bring us closer to delivering real value?

When we start filtering our discussions through the lens of people first, everything else gets sharper. The right priorities rise to the surface. The noise fades. The real work begins.

We don’t have unlimited energy. We can’t afford to be passionately wrong.

Let’s make sure our passion is pointed at the right things: serving, adding value, delivering experiences, and listening with intent.

Because at the end of the day, that’s not just good business. That’s leadership.

Staying Focused Amidst the Noise

The greatest challenge of leadership today isn’t access to data — it’s discernment. We are flooded with dashboards, KPIs, and urgent messages, each demanding attention as though it’s the most important thing in the world. And yet, if we react to everything, we risk missing what matters most.

This is where the concept of the balcony view comes in. Great leaders don’t just stay in the trenches reacting to every fire drill — they also rise above the fray, looking down from the balcony to see the full picture. From up there, you notice patterns you can’t see when you’re knee-deep in the weeds. You can distinguish the signal from the noise. You can identify the voices that must be heard and the issues that truly move the mission forward.

How to Achieve the Balcony View

Balcony view doesn’t just happen. It requires discipline and intentionality. Here are some ways I practice it and encourage others to do the same:

Create space for reflection. Even ten minutes of quiet thought before reacting can change everything.Ask “why” relentlessly. Peel back the urgency of a request until you uncover its true purpose.Define the big rocks. Know what — and who — matters most, so you can weigh every decision against those priorities.Step back regularly. Whether it’s a weekly review, a quarterly reset, or just a pause in your day, build moments to zoom out.Listen widely. The balcony view isn’t just about what you see; it’s about what you hear when you invite diverse voices to the table.

In the blur of competing priorities, remember this: we’re not here to win every debate or chase every metric. We’re here to serve. To add value. To elevate people and organizations through clarity, connection, and experiences that matter.

That’s the essence of leadership. That’s how we cut through the noise. And that’s how we ensure our passion is never wasted on the wrong things.

#Leadership #Focus #Clarity #EmotionalIntelligence #ServantLeadership #BusinessGrowth #Mindset #PersonalDevelopment #Success

The Power of Stillness: Why Doing Nothing Can Be the Strongest Move for Growth, Leadership, and Success

For most of my life, I thought every impulse demanded action. But one of the hardest — and most valuable — lessons I’ve learned is that sometimes the strongest move you can make is to be still.

One of my biggest learnings lately is that it’s OK to feel bored or uncomfortable, or to have an impulse… and do absolutely nothing about it.

I’ve lived most of my life chasing the next thing — the next deal, the next win, the next promotion, the next achievement, the next rush. And for once in my life, I’m in no hurry.

People ask me all the time where my energy comes from, and honestly, I’ve always seen it as a blessing. But here’s the Catch-22 I never wanted to admit: sometimes that very compulsion to act, to move, to do, can work against you.

Because sometimes the best play isn’t to sprint forward. It’s to stop.

To listen. To watch. To let the moment breathe.

And in that gap — that space between highs — is where your true growth is revealed.

Do you thrash around, desperate for the next thing or move? Or do you sit still long enough to learn?

If you’re lucky, you’ll create some wonderful wins in your time. I’ve been blessed with many. But those wins don’t define you. They don’t last. What defines you is what you do when nobody’s clapping, when the scoreboard is blank, when you feel restless and unseen.

The hardest thing for a “doer” is to not do. But sometimes the stillness is the strategy.

Not feeling compelled to responding or voicing an opinion or reacting to everything. Pick your battles, let the noise compel you to act less!

#Leadership #Mindset #Resilience #Sales #Growth #Motivation #Authenticity #WinningMindset #PersonalDevelopment

The Power of Gratitude: Why Thanking Others Can Change Your Life and Career Forever

One of the most underrated superpowers in business and in life is simple, yet so often overlooked: Making people feel valued and appreciated.

People will never forget how you made them feel.

We chase metrics. We chase promotions. We chase numbers, quotas, and titles. And yet the deepest impact we make often isn’t in a closed deal or a quarterly report… it’s in a quiet moment where someone walks away saying: “They cared about me. They saw me. They valued me.”

Relationships are everything. You can have the best AI-driven strategy, the slickest pitch deck, and the sharpest business case—but if the person across from you doesn’t feel respected, heard, and appreciated, none of that matters.

And the reverse is true. A simple thank you. A recognition of effort. A genuine acknowledgment of what someone means to you… that can build trust faster than any technology or tactic ever could.

Trust is built on making people feel seen.

Gratitude pays compounding interest.

Thank someone today for the role they’ve played in your journey.

Tell them specifically why you appreciate them.

Watch how that small moment strengthens your relationship for years to come.

Before you dive into your inbox or your to-do list, reach out to 3 people and thank them. For what they’ve done, how they’ve helped you, or simply how they’ve made you feel.

You’ll be amazed at the ripple effect—not just in their lives, but in yours.

The deals fade. The numbers reset. But the way you made people feel? That endures.

#Leadership #Sales #EmotionalIntelligence #PersonalGrowth #Trust #Authenticity #AI #Gratitude #Success

I Almost Quit… More Times Than I Can Count. Here’s Why I Never Did.

There’s a moment in almost every career when you feel like throwing in the towel.

Some people only face it once or twice. I’ve faced it dozens of times.

Moments where I was convinced I was done. Moments when the emotional weight was heavy enough to make me actually draft a resignation letter — or in one case, write it out entirely.

And yet… I never sent it.

I never walked away.

That choice — to stay in the fight when everything in me screamed “quit” — has made all the difference in my life and career.

The First Time I Almost Walked Away

It was my very first call center sales job.

Training was brutal. The pace was relentless. The expectations were sky-high. Of 12 people in the class, 2 graduated!

I sat there wondering if I even belonged.

I didn’t know the lingo. I didn’t know the shortcuts. Every call felt like walking into a fight I was unprepared for.

I remember sitting in my car during lunch one day, staring at the steering wheel, thinking:

“Maybe I’m just not cut out for sales.”

I could have driven away and never come back. Nobody would have blamed me.

But I didn’t.

I walked back into that building, picked up the headset, and made another call.

Within months, I wasn’t just surviving — I was thriving. That first job became my foundation. It taught me the fundamentals: persistence, active listening, and how to adapt on the fly. Skills I still use every single day.

The Letter I Never Sent

Years later, I was in my first management role — a sales manager with a growing team. On paper, I’d “made it.”

In reality, I was in one of the most toxic environments I’d ever seen.

I wasn’t just competing with other managers — I was being targeted by them. Some were actively monitoring my team’s calls, looking for mistakes to get my people written up. Others were blatantly cheating to hit their numbers. There were politics, favoritism, and invisible knives everywhere.

I was exhausted.

One night, I sat at my computer and wrote my resignation letter. Every word felt like a release. I saved it to my drafts folder, ready to send.

But something in me hesitated.

Instead of sending it, I decided to double down. I fought for my team. I learned how to navigate office politics without losing my integrity.

And here’s the twist — that same year, my team and I won one of the company’s top awards. It was the first of 14 times in my career that I’ve won the highest recognition in a company.

Early Days at Microsoft

When I joined Microsoft, I was thrilled — but I also almost quit multiple times in those early days.

I came from environments where the rules were clear, the scoreboard was simple, and the playbook was straightforward. At Microsoft, the learning curve was vertical.

It was hard to stand out. Hard to find my rhythm. Hard to drown out the noise.

I questioned if I’d made the right choice.

But every time I considered walking away, I asked myself:

“What if the breakthrough is just on the other side of this wall?”

I stayed. And because I stayed, everything changed.

The Wins That Never Would Have Happened if I Quit

If I had walked away at any of those moments, I wouldn’t have:

Published 6 books — sharing the mindsets, strategies, and stories I’ve lived.Developed a Moneyball-style sales engine that’s been taught to sellers in 11 countries.Generated over $1 billion in revenue through relationship-driven selling.Been featured on over 300 podcasts around the world.Built a career I love, with relationships that have changed my life.Won the biggest award in the company 14 times.The Truth About Quitting

I’d love to say I stayed because of unwavering self-belief. But that’s not always true.

Sometimes I stayed out of sheer stubbornness. Sometimes to prove people wrong. Sometimes because I had already invested too much to walk away.

Here’s what I’ve learned:

The reason you stay doesn’t have to be noble. It just has to keep you in the fight.

Once you push through that low point, the view changes. The skills you gain, the confidence you build, the resilience you develop — they become your armor for the rest of your career.

The Power of Staying in the Fight

Looking back, every time I almost quit became a turning point:

That call center job taught me persistence.That toxic management role taught me leadership under fire.Those early Microsoft struggles taught me patience and the value of the long game.

If I had quit, I wouldn’t have the career, the lessons, or the battle scars that make me a better leader today.

So if you’re in that place right now — staring at a resignation letter or replaying “I can’t do this anymore” in your head — take a breath.

The moment you want to quit the most is often the moment right before everything changes.

Your Turn

I’ve almost quit more times than I can count. But I never have. And that’s why I’m here.

Now I want to hear from you:

When was a meaningful time you almost quit… but didn’t?

What happened next?

Your story might be exactly what someone else needs to hear today.

#Perseverance #CareerGrowth #Leadership #Motivation #SuccessMindset #SalesLeadership #Resilience #Inspiration #NeverGiveUp

The Superman Strategy: How Great Leaders Rise Above the Noise to Focus on What Matters Most

In one of my favorite scenes from Superman Returns, Superman hovers above the earth, eyes closed. He can hear everything: a cat stuck in a tree, a car accident about to happen in Metropolis.

The needs are endless. The voices are constant. The urgency feels real in every direction.

And yet—he doesn’t dart in at the first sound. He listens. He decides. He chooses the right thing to act on first.

That’s the power of the balcony view in leadership and life.

We will always have fires, minutiae, and competing priorities. We’ll be pulled in a million directions—emails, IMs, side projects, and “urgent” asks from all sides.

If we jump at everything, we risk missing the most important thing.

True leadership is about zooming out long enough to see the whole picture… and then acting with precision.

That means:

Picking your big rocks — the priorities that move the mission forward.

Serving the right stakeholders — the ones who depend on you most.

Aligning with the people who sign your paycheck and those you support — because your job is to help them win.

You can’t be in it strictly to make friends or avoid making waves. Sometimes the most valuable thing you do is choose what not to do right now.

So before you dive into the next “fire,” take a Superman moment (or Supergirl, or whomever your favorite superhero is).

Hover above the fray. WATCH (Walk Above the Chaos Humbly.) Listen to it all.

Then pick the mission-critical thing—and land there first.

#Leadership #Teamwork #Prioritization #TimeManagement #DecisionMaking #Productivity #LeadershipDevelopment #Focus #Mindset

How You Make People Feel: The #1 Secret to Winning in Sales, Leadership & Life

Perception becomes your reality. And in sales, leadership, and life—you either own that, or it owns you. How you make people feel will define every deal, every relationship, every opportunity.

You can have the best product, the sharpest strategy, or the most airtight business case… and still lose.

Why? Because people don’t just buy what you sell—they buy how you make them feel.

I learned early in my career that emotions and experiences are the real drivers for all of us. Fair or unfair, the impression people get from you is the truth they carry forward.

If they feel heard, they’ll trust you.

If they feel respected, they’ll follow you.

If they feel inspired, they’ll bet on you.

If they feel sold to, manipulated, or dismissed… you’re done before you start.

It is about intentionally crafting the way people experience you. That means:

Ask about what actually matters to them.

Understand what motivates them.

Learn what makes them tick—not just what makes them buy.

Become the person whose interactions people remember for the right reasons.

Because when you do that, you don’t just close a deal—you open a door that stays open.

#SalesLeadership #EmotionalIntelligence #Trust #PerceptionIsReality #SalesMindset #Leadership #CareerGrowth #Authenticity #PersonalBrand