In this first of a two-part episode, Matt chats with Steve Gielda, an industry veteran in sales performance and the president of Ignite Selling.

With decades of experience, Steve shares his frontline insights on creating effective sales systems, driving revenue, and executing key initiatives successfully. Matt and Steve discuss how top sales leaders cultivate clarity and accountability in their teams and navigate the challenges of securing executive level support.

Whether you’re managing a sales team or steering an entire organization, you won’t want to miss Steve’s expert advice for elevating your sales leadership. Tune in to learn from one of the best in the industry!

Show highlights:

• The key strategic roles that strong sales leaders play. [00:03:24]
• Why you should always have clear, quantifiable metrics for your team. [00:06:31]
• The importance of accountability in sales culture. [00:08:47]
• Tips to drive team accountability without micromanaging. [00:18:49]
• The no. 1 bottleneck in sales transformation initiatives. [00:13:04]
• How to “coach up” senior leaders to commit to action. [00:18:49]

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Welcome to The Sales Leaders Operating System, the premier podcast for actionable sales-leadership insights! Hosted by Matt McDarby—author of The Divine Comedy of Sales and a seasoned coach to leading sales professionals worldwide—the show promises practical advice and valuable perspectives.

Recently rebranded to better align with its mission, today’s episode dives into the essential role of systematic thinking for sales leaders. Matt previews an exciting lineup of upcoming guests who will share their proven strategies for success.

Subscribe and elevate your leadership with tips and tools from industry experts that you won’t want to miss!

Show highlights:

• Podcast rebranding news with name-change rationale. [00:00:43]
• Discover the exciting new show formats coming up. [00:01:37]
• Tips to leverage a constructive leadership challenge. [00:02:54]
• Are you ready to grow with a dynamic sales community? [00:03:29]
• Why sales leaders need systems thinking. [00:04:25]
• The power of systems in Kevin Kearns’ example. [00:06:56]

Book a call with Matt using this link: https://calendly.com/mattmcdarby/30min 

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In this episode, host Matt McDarby addresses a crucial issue for sales leaders: maintaining commitment and momentum within their teams.

He introduces the practical strategy of Plan–Do–Review to ensure that leadership systems consistently deliver results. By identifying common barriers that undermine even the best plans, Matt shares insights from top leaders on how to keep progress on track.

You will gain actionable advice for improving your leadership effectiveness, and you will get a preview of some upcoming changes to the show.

Join the conversation to learn how to achieve the sales success your organization needs.

Show highlights:

• Uncover the barriers to change execution by sales leaders. [00:01:27]
• Learn about how a failing system impacts team goals. [00:04:04]
• Dive into the benefits of the Plan–Do–Review loop. [00:06:55]
• Key questions to evaluate your system’s consistency. [00:11:42]
• Discover how we are changing the podcast  to maximize your growth. [00:12:36]

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In this episode, we revisit lessons from winning sales leaders like Shaun Priest, Lacy Buzzelli, and Chris Turnley, to name a few, focusing on key topics such as clarity in decision-making, leadership empowerment, and building trust within teams.

You’ll also get a sneak peek into the exciting changes ahead for our podcast, including a new name, innovative guest formats, and video episodes.

Get ready to sharpen your leadership skills and assemble your own sales leadership system. Join us now!

Show highlights:

• The foremost power themes in sales leadership outlined. [00:02:41]
• Key questions  effective leaders ask themselves. [00:05:10]
• Lessons in trust-building, up, down and across your organization. [00:05:52]
• Uncover two important areas to systematize in leadership. [00:08:26]
• Service defined in the context of people development. [00:10:26]
• Dive into all the exciting changes ahead for this podcast. [00:12:25]

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In this episode, host Matt McDarby speaks with Patrick Zientara, VP of strategic accounts at Hyland. Pat shares his expertise on how humility, curiosity, and authenticity lead to sales success.

You will gain practical advice on transitioning smoothly into new leadership roles, prioritizing tasks, and fostering a strong team culture. The discussion also covers the importance of aligning teams, managing expectations, and acknowledging small victories to strengthen morale.

You will find actionable insights to enhance your effectiveness and drive excellent results.

Show highlights:

• Peak process for new leaders to discover and align goals. [00:03:50]
• How to build trust and hit the ground running on priorities. [00:09:11]
• Uncover the secrets of intentional leadership. [00:12:03]
• Powerful tips to create a winning team culture. [00:14:50]
• Why kindness is not the kryptonite of great leadership. [00:18:30]
• Habits to combat team burnout in elongated sales cycles. [00:22:07]
• Managing expectations up and down when forecasts fail. [00:27:18]
• Understand what your only three jobs are as a manager. [00:30:42]
• The power of humility, curiosity and authenticity in sales. [00:31:49]

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In this episode, host Matt McDarby and sales leader Loree Lash-Valencia share valuable strategies for driving sales team success. From the power of curiosity and resilience to the art of understanding individual motivations, they share practical insights to elevate your sales leadership game.

Tune in to discover how to adapt, inspire, and propel your sales team towards remarkable results.

Show highlights:

• Find out how surgical systems thinking optimizes sales. [00:04:05]
• How to use adaptability to spur sales agility. [00:09:25]
• The importance of gauging individual motivators in teams. [00:11:46]
• Why strive for radical candor for team alignment? [00:13:47]
• Explore the inner and outer game of leading salespeople. [00:17:30]
• Powerful points of cohesion to master team dynamics. [00:22:48]
• Discover the biggest insights in sales leadership. [00:26:48]

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In this episode, Matt welcomes Jeff Macomber, the Global Sales Enablement Leader at Lumivero. Together, they challenge some of the conventional wisdom on selling and leadership.

Jeff introduces a smart approach to on-boarding that begins with a detailed understanding of buyer perspectives.

You can expect to take away some unconventional insights and practical lessons that could change your approach to sales and enablement leadership. This episode is a must-listen if you are looking for a fresh perspective and a few good laughs along the way.

Show highlights:

• Gain insights into buyer-perspective understanding. [00:05:09]
• What does “nobody knows anything” mean in sales? [00:08:09]
• Lessons in managing difficult employee dynamics. [00:10:47]
• Why a leader must have motivator awareness. [00:22:50]
• How to proactively draw teachings from brilliant mentors. [00:26:49]
• The power of purposefully evolving leadership strategies. [00:31:34]

Book a call with Matt using this link: https://calendly.com/mattmcdarby/30min

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In this week’s episode, Matt welcomes Richard Smith, a successful sales leader and conversation intelligence software company co-founder who has devoted most of his professional life to sales coaching. They’ll discuss the role of continuous coaching in enhancing team performance, the importance of careful hiring, and how recognition impacts your sales environment.

Rich will also share effective strategies that have helped him optimize his time and effectiveness as a leader. Tune in for straightforward, practical advice that could help improve your sales team’s dynamics and results.

This episode is ideal for anyone looking to elevate their sales leadership skills and foster a more productive team.

Show highlights:

• Discover the top two components in Rich’s sales management system. [00:03:23]
• Do sales leaders neglect ongoing team development? [00:08:29]
• The one crucial trait to prioritize at hiring. [00:11:27]
• The power of recognition for ongoing efficiency. [00:16:13]
• Why multi-pronged practice makes perfect. [00:18:52]
• Tips for team engagement in problem-solving. [00:24:57]
• Explore conversation-rich coaching moments. [00:30:19]

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In this episode, Matt welcomes Jason Rozenblat, a seasoned sales leader with a knack for systematizing the core processes that underpin successful sales teams.

The discussion centers on building trust, the significance of impacting others through mentorship, and the benefits of a data-driven hiring process.

You will learn how Jason prioritizes actions that align with his business’s most important  business objectives. Tune into this episode for practical strategies and insights from an expert sales leader.

Show highlights:

• Explore this objective data-driven, codified hiring method. [00:03:44]
• Uncover the power of prioritization with OKRs. [00:08:16]
• The 30–60–90 framework for new challenges explained. [00:12:52]
• How to reorient losses with a “win-or-learn” outlook. [00:16:07]
• Dive into legacy building with caring leadership. [00:26:15]
• Why successful founders have sales backgrounds. [00:30:13]

Book a call with Matt using this link: https://calendly.com/mattmcdarby/30min

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