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Only 12% of salespeople feel engaged in their work according to a recent study. Let that sink in. Nearly nine out of ten sales professionals are showing up every day disconnected, uninspired, and just going through the motions.
That’s not just a statistic. It’s a gut punch. Why? Because disengagement hits hard on so many levels:
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It’s miserable. For those salespeople, work isn’t just uninspiring. It’s something they actively dread. Showing up every day feels like a grind, not a choice.
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It’s a leadership problem. Disengagement doesn’t happen in a vacuum. It’s a reflection of a gap in leadership. And it's one that can absolutely be addressed.
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I’ve been there. I know what it feels like to be that disengaged employee, feeling lost, and disconnected from purpose. And I wouldn’t wish that on anyone.
This a call to action for leaders. Because disengagement is solvable, and the solution starts with us.
Let’s get real: true motivation doesn’t come from commissions, quotas, or Friday happy hours. Those things are nice, sure, but they’re temporary. The best sales leaders know that long-term motivation comes from tapping into something deeper: purpose.
So, how do you build a purpose-driven team that stays connected and engaged? It starts with these four foundational steps:
- Connect to your individual “why.”
If you’re not aligned