Horizontal Ignition with Dan Pontefract - 270

On the first episode of 2022, Dan Pontefract joins Mike. They have a great discussion about the future of organizations and horizontal ignition.  Key Takeaways: We need to ask - “what can we do better to develop cross-functional skills?” Horizontal Ignition - create awareness, job shadow, understand where others in other job roles are coming from Horizontal ignition is a mindset. If looking to start the horizontal ignition concept in your organization, start in one unit and use the Tiger Team Concept. Be proactive We need to build bridges within organizations Organizations are made up of a culture of cultures. Build bridges between units so that we can know, empathize, respect and be compassionate about how other roles function. Show Links: Horizontal Ignition Article www.danpontefract.com Lead, Care, Win: How To Become A Leader Who Matters Thank You  Please send listener questions and feedback to podcast@catalystsale.com or contact us directly on twitter  or LinkedIn. This podcast is brought to you by Catalyst Sale - you can learn more about Catalyst Sale, and the products and services we provide via the following links. Growth Acceleration - Plateau Breakthrough Demystify Sales - the course

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We all have problems we are looking to solve. We know that there are solutions out there, but we struggle with this. How do we find the solution, where does the nudge come from to help us take the next step, and start solving tough problems. The intention of this podcast is to help you find your catalyst and take that next step. The Find My Catalyst Podcast is a weekly podcast with Catalyst Sale founder Mike Simmons. We discuss real stories with practical application, in the context of leadership, problem solving, decision making, thinking, goal setting and execution. Other topics discussed include - Systems, Frameworks, Sales Strategy, Revenue Operations, Training, Onboarding, Sales Enablement, Organization Enablement, Workforce Development, Coaching, and Mentoring.