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SVP Salesforce, Mike Wolff: Tips for Becoming a More Effective Sales Leader

SVP Salesforce, Mike Wolff: Tips for Becoming a More Effective Sales Leader

FromGrit


SVP Salesforce, Mike Wolff: Tips for Becoming a More Effective Sales Leader

FromGrit

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Length:
51 minutes
Released:
Mar 29, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

After 18+ years working in multiple high-level sales positions at Salesforce, Mike Wolff knows what makes a good leader. On this week’s episode of Go To Market Grit, Mike and Joubin talk about the leadership lessons Mike learned as he rose through the ranks at Salesforce from a sales development rep to the company’s Senior Vice President of Global ISV Partners.In this episode, we cover:How Mike landed a job as a sales development rep at Salesforce during the company's early stages in 2002. (1:13)The factors that led to Salesforce’s rapid growth in the early 2000s. (9:02)The interview methods Mike uses when hiring salespeople. (16:19)How Mike ended up in sales leadership after working as an individual contributor. (19:39)The importance for a business to be constantly adapting. (22:40)How dealing with difficult personal experiences can make you a better and more resilient person. (26:00)The importance of having clear values as a business and an individual. (30:33)Authenticity, transparency and communication: The leadership values Mike tries to embody. (34:44)'Your team is always watching you': Why leaders need to stay even-keeled and focused. (41:01)Why Mike conducts a 'chronological interview' when hiring salespeople. (43:32)How Mike defines grit. (49:02)Links:Connect with MikeLinkedInConnect with JoubinTwitterLinkedInEmail: gtmg@kleinerperkins.comLearn more about Kleiner Perkins
Released:
Mar 29, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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Grit explores what it takes to create, build, and scale world-class organizations. It features weekly episodes highlighting the leaders who are pushing their companies to make a difference. This series is hosted by Joubin Mirzadegan, go to market operating partner at Kleiner Perkins, a venture capital firm investing in history-making founders.