Results for Tag: Decision

When Bias Takes the Wheel, Watch Out

Rachel Smith

March 30, 2022

Cognitive biases work together to create nine bias traps that affect decision-making. Escaping them requires prediction, intentionality, premortems, and a little less storytelling.

Don’t Let That Anchor Hold You Down (Or Why I Wear Long Pants Until June)

Rachel Smith

March 09, 2022

An anchoring bias makes it nearly impossible to look at something fresh. But you have to free yourself from it, whatever it takes–a second opinion, a red team–because otherwise you’ll drown.

Bad Omens and Signs Your Deal Is at Death’s Door

Rachel Smith

October 13, 2021

They aren’t eight-legged, fanged, fuzzy, or furry. From constant price negotiations to negative body language, learn what signs you really need to watch out for.

Zombies in Your Pipeline

Mike Valade

October 06, 2021

That prospect with whom you had such a great first discovery call but hasn’t returned an email or a call since? Not going to close. Sluice your CRM clean.

What Is Game Theory?

Rachel Smith

July 07, 2021

Whether a goalkeeper, a Man in Black, a mathematician, or a salesperson with a Monday-morning call list, strategies of game theory will come in handy.

Sales News, January 2021

Keeley Schell

January 27, 2021

This month’s latest is all about drive (the “D” in our DRIVE information-gathering framework).

The “When” of Decision-Making

Rachel Smith

January 20, 2021

Having a cluttered CRM is human. Keeping your CRM clean—and focusing on those starting a new job—can be divine.

Why You Need Well-Informed Buyers

Keeley Schell

January 13, 2021

Too many choices, not enough choices–customers are like Goldilocks. They want a set of choices that feels just right.

Influence Decisions With the Power of Storytelling

Rachel Smith

January 06, 2021

No one needs to walk into a bar, or rub on a magic lamp. A good sales story needs to be MORE—memorable, organized, relatable, and educational.

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