Building Winning Sales Teams with Practice, Accountability, and the Wisdom of Coach Wootten

In the second half of this insightful two-part episode, Matt continues the conversation with Steve Gielda of Ignite Selling, who shares key lessons from his high school basketball coach, the legendary Morgan Wootten. He talks about personal ownership, integrity, and the critical role of practice in developing sales skills. Listeners will also hear about "Sleep in Heavenly Peace," an impactful nonprofit ensuring no child sleeps on the floor. The conversation focuses on practical strategies for fostering team development, effective time management, and understanding the "why" behind business objectives. This episode offers actionable advice to enhance your approach to leadership and drive sales success. Show highlights: The importance of the “why” in organizational alignment. [00:00:56] How the “why” guides profit-goal specificity in your QBRs. [00:04:30] Two transformational skills Morgan Wootten teaches you. [00:08:02] Actionable tips to train reps to practice selling. [00:13:25] How to be a practice-centric leader.  [00:16:32] Do you foster your team daily to succeed independently? [00:20:02] Special spotlight on a way to support a noble cause. [00:21:48] Book a call with Matt using this link: https://calendly.com/mattmcdarby/30min  To know more about United Sales Resources, head on over to our website http://www.usr-llc.com, and follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnitedSalesResources  Follow Matt on social media:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattmcdarby https://twitter.com/mmcdarby 

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The Sales Leaders Operating System™ podcast addresses the challenges faced by sales leaders at all levels. With three decades of experience selling, coaching, and leading, Matt McDarby offers practical strategies to improve sales leadership effectiveness. Each episode focuses on key aspects of the role, from time management and coaching to team development and leading and motivating. Whether you're new to sales leadership or looking to advance your career, this podcast provides actionable insights to enhance your skills, drive better results, and maximize your organization's investments. Join us to learn, grow, and become a more effective sales leader.