Sales Wolf Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2024

This skill goes well beyond intuition; it combines experience, strategic insight, and an acute awareness of market dynamics, customer behaviors, and organizational pressures. Connecting the Dots : Business Acumen Capacity involves synthesizing data, insights, and experiences to make sense of complex situations.

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LDRLB

JULY 23, 2012

The notion of business as a combination of sport and war was attributed to Emile Herzog (1885-1967), a French author who used the pen name, Andre Maurois. As for sport, the game of market share was an easy way to track success. The delusion is that market share is the “be all and end all” of business success.

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In the CEO Afterlife

APRIL 1, 2012

In my blog of last week, entitled A Monster of an Idea , I gave kudos to the Monster Beverage Corporation for becoming a ridiculously -profitable, high-growth $2 billion dollar enterprise despite ignoring the Holy Grail of marketing commandments. A market did not exist for his brainchild; Mateschitz believed he could create one.

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Terry Starbucker

SEPTEMBER 9, 2012

It’s September, and for sports fans that means the NFL season is starting, and the Major League Baseball pennant races are heating up as they head to the postseason. What’s notable about this story is that last year, the Orioles finished in last place in that division, and had a record of 69-93. How did they do it?

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 12, 2019

In the world of sports, botched plays are typically a result of miscommunication. Marketing matters. Unfortunately, in most organizations marketing is a haphazard practice. Marketing defines an organization’s ideal customer and then establishes a multi-pronged strategy for connecting them to their products and services.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 5, 2019

He went on to start two successful gaming companies, Matchbook, a sports betting exchange community, and Smartodds, which provides statistical research and sports modeling services. Ankersen’s insight was this: soccer is one of the world’s unfairest sports. How many new customers churn after just a few months?

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In the CEO Afterlife

APRIL 23, 2012

As a kid in sports, I played my heart out, hated my opponents and cried when I lost. The late French author Andre Maurois once said, “Business is a combination of sport and war.” For most of my career, I operated within intensely competitive arenas where fractions of market share points were worth millions of dollars.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 21, 2011

That theory, says Roger Martin, “had the unfortunate effect of tightly tying together two markets: the real market and the expectations market.” In the NFL there is the real market when teams take to the field to play a game. And there is the expectations market: gambling. Like us on Facebook.

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Modern Servant Leader

APRIL 3, 2012

In this series of traditional and social media marketing messages, Domino’s Pizza confessed to poor quality and said they would change. My favorite Sports store, Gazelle Sports , does a great job at this. Domino’s pizza did a good job of this with their “ Oh Yes We Did ” campaign.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

Throw in complex organizations operating in complex markets, and you’ve really got to marvel at how it all comes together every day. There’s a reason that professional sports teams pay millions of dollars for a coaching team. H UMAN BEINGS are complex. One mistake I see companies make is trying to put their coaches in the game.

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Great Results Team Building

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

This mindset is what enables organizations to navigate dynamic markets, seize new opportunities, and thrive over the long term. In business, just as in sports, talent will always be valuable — but it’s not enough on its own.

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In the CEO Afterlife

NOVEMBER 30, 2011

by John • November 30, 2011 • Human Resources , Leadership , Life , Marketing , Strategy • 0 Comments. Sports teams with momentum go on inexplicable winning streaks while opponents can’t seem to string two wins together no matter how hard they try or how ‘talented’ their roster. Business isn’t all that different.

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 10, 2014

Other elements come into play as well in shaping how we approach situations and people, things as simple as what sports teams we root for or which political party we support. I once had a boss who had an imaginary grid on his desktop—financials had a certain resting spot as did staff reports and marketing news.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

Real life is not a spectator sport – it’s a participation sport, and in fact, I submit to you that it’s a full contact participation sport. Recently I spoke to a group of high-school marketing educators about the current state of social media marketing. Thanks for adding to the discussion Becky.

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Lead on Purpose

MAY 18, 2010

This is the career record of Larry Gelwix, coach of the Highland High rugby team (Salt Lake City) for more than three decades. This team was featured in the recent movie Forever Strong. Theme: Digg 3 Column by WP Designer.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2010

In most sports I’m aware of you cannot play if you don’t suit-up and show-up. Leadership is a participation sport and never works well in absentia. Loyalty is a missing ingredient in job market of both the secular and sacred. Show-up : You can’t make a difference if you don’t show-up.

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Michael Lee Stallard

OCTOBER 6, 2014

If the guys are big sports fans in your workplace, you might take the time to read up and follow the teams they like so you can connect on a topic they’re interested in. Katie Russell is a digital marketing specialist at E Pluribus Partners. It doesn’t make women respected and it’s more likely to backfire by making women disliked.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2023

This may sound daunting, but many organizations are embarking on the journey — from nonprofits, to professional sports teams, to healthcare organizations, to financial institutions, and more. For example, all facets of selection, promotion, and rewards must be undertaken through the lens of character.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 31, 2010

Sure it would…Likewise, if I drove up in a new Bentley, wearing a $3,000 custom tailored suit, sporting a fresh manicure, a GQ hair-cut, and with an attitude of arrogance, wouldn’t that also color your opinion of my ability?

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Lead on Purpose

OCTOBER 27, 2012

Sports metaphors are everywhere in the workplace, but there’s no denying that the leadership and teamwork skills found in the sports setting teach important lessons. The Product Management Perspective: As a product manager you have a major influence on all those responsible for creating, marketing and selling your products.

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Terry Starbucker

JULY 6, 2011

I was born in Wisconsin, and my first real sports memories were of the Green Bay Packers, and their championship years in the 60s with Lombardi as the head coach. Like a digital marketing program, some electronic wizardry, or the latest thingamajig. Fixing what’s broke. Not fixing what isn’t broke. Blocking and Tackling.

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Rich Gee Group

DECEMBER 22, 2010

Their ‘elite belief’ in a sport requires a mental focus and intensity that is different from the way that many others approach tasks. It’s a radio show and podcast from NPR that delves into the areas where the boundaries blur between science, philosophy, and human experience. It’s a cool show. So to push themselves — they lie.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

In the years that have passed, we’ve continued to expand and refine the list by looking for CHROs able to innovate and outperform their peers regardless of current market dynamics in play at the time. Remember, it’s the people and culture who enable technology and marketing success – not the other way around. ?.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 16, 2024

The Importance of an Effective Athletic Director Search In the world of athletics, a strong and effective athletic director is essential for the success of any sports program. In addition to leadership qualities, an athletic director should have a solid understanding of athletic programs and the sports industry.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 17, 2023

F1 racing has historically been a male-dominated sport, but that is changing rapidly. Currently, no rules prevent women from competing in the sport, but the current grid of drivers is exclusively male. The sport has recognized the importance of engaging with fans and providing them with an unforgettable experience.

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Rich Gee Group

OCTOBER 29, 2010

An example might be, “I want to own a BMW Z4 sports car&#. Steps - Chunk out each goal into simple and realistic tasks or activities. In addition, look at your goal, if it is too big or unwieldy, break it up into manageable steps. Normal steps might be save money, research best way to purchase, buy car. Unported License.

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Great Leadership By Dan

MARCH 30, 2012

Guest post by DDI's Bradford Thomas: Being from Kentucky—where we have no professional sports teams—March Madness rises to a whole different level. Brad has more than 18 years of business development, consultative sales, and marketing experience. It’s our Super Bowl, our World Series and our Stanley Cup. Don’t believe me?

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Persuasive Powerhouse

NOVEMBER 3, 2014

I’ve always wondered why leaders I know with positive outlooks seemed to be more successful at work than others: Mike, the leader whose organization’s sales are consistently through the roof in a very competitive market before, during and after a recession. Sandra, who recently moved to work in a U.S. Eating healthy. Meditation.

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Eric Jacobson

MARCH 24, 2025

Profiled in the book are individuals in fields as diverse as politics, religion, medicine, business, sports, entertainment, and the military, including: Nelson Mandela Eleanor Roosevelt Susan B. Thank you to the books publisher for sending me an advance copy of the book.

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Women on Business

NOVEMBER 29, 2012

Paint-balling and other sports-related activities may actually contribute to ongoing office politics and do nothing to quell them. Several consultancy firms are beginning to seriously consider this activity for its innovative approach to effective team-building – especially in this age of YouTube marketing and social media.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2017

The principle can be used in science, economics, quality control, sports, and management to name a few. Sports: 20 percent of the members on your roster determine 80 percent of team’s success. We identify market changes and actively adjust to address these changes by the way we conduct business. A Long Ride.

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Nathan Magnuson

JANUARY 20, 2014

That’s a sports reference. I could never be a sports coach. Now the market is coming back and it would be easy just to get back to business. It takes extra work now, but if the market collapses again, the company will stand strong. Find a way to turn your minuses into pluses, your lemons into lemonade.

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CEO Blog

JANUARY 30, 2011

Perhaps it is the marketing angle also? I do not bother to remember music, actors or sports scores. I read a lot about brains. I think I must put a great value on what we can get by using them well. And I am fascinated by how they work and how they impact behavior. I will not say I am perfect in this one. 5 - Memory. 6 - Resilience.

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Michael Lee Stallard

AUGUST 20, 2011

In my view, the primary reason happiness is on the decline in America and in many market democracies around the world is that we’ve become “achieve-aholics” who, as a result of our achievement-seeking lifestyles, lack sufficient human connection. Lacking connection, we eventually dysfunction.

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Innovation Excellence

APRIL 27, 2023

GUEST POST from Shep Hyken The other day I was having breakfast with 11 of my friends. The server came over, introduced herself, and said, “I’ll be taking care of you.” She took our orders, and a few minutes later, a different server dropped off three of our meals. Then, two more servers brought a […]

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In the CEO Afterlife

OCTOBER 3, 2011

At least each of ‘em got a spanking new sports car.” link] #branding #marketing #advertising #design Follow Me on Twitter. This hard-driving CEO never let anything stand in the way of his insatiable quest for profit, nor has he any regrets sacrificing family time for the good of the business and the shareholders. Search My Site.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 11, 2010

Leadership is a full-contact sport, and if you cannot address conflict in a healthy, productive fashion then you should not be in a leadership role. If so, you likely have issues with conflict. Here’s the thing - leadership and conflict go hand-in-hand.

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