Words Matter - Mike Sadler - Coach2Scale - Episode # 053

Coach2Scale: How Modern Leaders Build A Coaching Culture

In this episode of Coach2Scale, Matt interviews Mike Sadler, the Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Americas at SimilarWeb. They discuss common myths in sales leadership, such as the misconception that cold calling is dead and the importance of having a system and process in place. Mike emphasizes the significance of direct communication, gaining buy-in from the team, and spending time with high-potential team members. He also shares his experiences with mentorship, the impact of coaching, and lessons learned from both successful and challenging situations.
Takeaways:

Communication is Key: Ensure constant and clear communication with your team, as a lack of communication often leads to misunderstandings and assumptions of the worst.

Personalized Coaching: Spend time with your team members, breaking down their performance step-by-step, and provide tailored coaching to help them improve their skills.

Focus on Buy-in: Achieving team buy-in is crucial for the success of any project. Ensure that all team members understand and are aligned with the direction and goals of the team.

Adapt and Implement Systems: Leaders and managers should have a system or process in place that can be tailored and personalized by team members to suit their strengths and styles.

Direct Approach: When facing issues like lack of motivation or performance, address the situation directly and honestly. This can help uncover the root causes and foster trust.

Mentor and Learn:*Having a mentor and observing both good and bad practices from other leaders is invaluable. It provides guidance and helps in refining your leadership approach.

Celebrate Wins, Own Failures: Always celebrate the achievements of the team and take responsibility for failures. This builds trust and morale within the team.

Quote of the Show:
“The best salespeople I know, the best sales professionals I work with, they have a system, a process in place because it's a control, it's a baseline. It's something that you can measure from and figure out how to get better.” - Mike Sadler

Links:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelwsadler/
Website: https://www.similarweb.com/corp/contact-us/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=li
Link to Ted Lasso video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3S16b-x5mRA
Link to Pavillion https://www.joinpavilion.com/ Pavilion is fueled by an international community of sales, marketing, success, and RevOps leaders from the world's fastest growing companies.

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