Weekly Alluviance #64: Let's Ruffle Some Damn Feathers
YOUR WEEKLY DOSE OF ALLUVIANCE!
The fear of cancellation is real. Comedians, celebrities, politicians, and even colleagues and friends have admitted to self-censoring yet, paradoxically, our thirst for authenticity is at an all-time high.
Navigating this, especially in sales and sales leadership, requires an incredible amount of courage. Especially if we're being asked to speak our minds in a tense conversation, whether it’s calling someone out on a sales call, speaking up to our teams or executives, or sharing unpopular opinions, our first inclination might be to shrink.
There have been times when I've shared some spicy takes with you all in the past (like here, here, here, and most recently here), not all of which were met with agreement. But this is the essence of leadership - speaking one’s truth even when it risks backlash.
Authenticity, especially in leadership, isn’t about seeking controversy. It's about being true to our values and ourselves, even if it means upsetting the status quo.
If one of your highest values is authenticity, then you have to accept that you will piss some people off - just by being your true self.
I'm not telling you to go out and get cancelled (please don't), but I am inviting you to own your voice and your truth, especially when it doesn't sound like everyone else's. This is the leadership we are committed to cultivating in our community, and when people feel safe to do so, it opens up new worlds of connection and possibility.
Please, I encourage you, ruffle some feathers.
1. The Rising Leader Podcast:
Innovative Leadership: Steering Tech Teams Through Rapid Change with Jake Dunlap
Jake Dunlap, a seasoned expert in tech sales and leadership, shares his insights about the evolving landscape of sales strategies influenced by cutting-edge technologies like AI. Jake discusses the necessity for sales leaders to embrace technological advancements to refine go-to-market strategies and enhance team performance. He also explains the critical importance of developing robust sales processes that are adaptable to the fast-paced changes in the industry, ensuring leaders can stay ahead in the competitive curve. Filled with advice and tactics you can implement right now, this episode is for anyone looking to up their sales game and leadership prowess in the modern digital era.
Find it on Spotify, Apple Podcast, and Youtube.
2. Featured LinkedIn Post:
"My Response to: Doing the Work"
I got a lot of "not so nice" pings yesterday about my post. I shared about the people who piss me off saying they're "doing the work". A few asked me what I do to "do the work", so thought I'd share my 8 favorite things below👇
3. Quote to fuel your Alluviance:
"Everything will line up perfectly when knowing and living the truth becomes more important than looking good." – Alan Cohen
We'll keep saying the things that need to be said as we explore this journey together.
With Alluviance,
Alex Kremer
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