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The Center for Sales Strategy Blog

Thankful. Grateful. Blessed. Happy Thanksgiving from The Center for Sales Strategy

Happy Thanksgiving to all those in the United States who celebrate! We know this year has been rough, but we see your strength and wish you all the best this Thanksgiving.

Even with all the chaos 2020 has presented, there’s still so much to be thankful for this holiday season. One of the greatest gifts this year has given us is a new perspective on the things we’ve been taking for granted all this time. A new perspective on just how grateful we are for the simplest of things.

And while many are still struggling this Thanksgiving, we hope you’re able to take a moment and practice some gratitude for all the lessons 2020 has brought us.

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The 2019 Holiday Gift Guide for Salespeople

Holiday Gift Guide for SalepeopleNo doubt, the holidays are crazy. You're working hard to close out the year, planning for the next year, and trying to finish as strong as possible. Outside of work, there's a list a mile long —holiday parties, shopping, family, friends, wrapping, cooking, etc... 

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8 Historic American Leaders and Why They’d Make a Great Sales Leader Today

great sales leader qualities from american historic leadersTomorrow is the 4th of July, or Independence Day. It's a day that we as Americans reflect on our freedom, our heritage, and our history. In honor of this, we asked a few of the CSS team to chime in for this post. We asked, "If you could pick one historic American leader that would make a great sales leader today because of their strengths and talents, who would it be?" Here's what they said. 

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A Christmas Message from CSS [VIDEO]

Today, we're taking a break from our normally-programmed blog schedule to bring you a holiday message from the CSS and LeadG2 family. Click the link to watch this special message created just for you by our team!

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Sounds of the Season: Songs for Sales Pros

holiday songs for sales prosAs we roll through the Holidays, working hard to close out the year and prepare for a great 2019, we thought we'd share some 'sounds of the season' in true sales pro fashion. So, we asked the elves at the North Pole to help us write some carols with you in mind. Happy Holidays! 

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Summer Reading Recommendations: Business Books We've Read

summer-reading-recommendations-business-booksIt’s Memorial Day. A day to remember those who gave everything for us. For our country. For our freedom. Because of that, we’re able to celebrate with family, friends, and great food, as we kick off the summer season.

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Have a Happy Christmas and Track Santa's Progress!

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Merry Christmas to each of you! We hope you all have a very happy holiday, however you are celebrating! While you're kicking back and enjoying the time away from work, you can track Santa's progress

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12 Gift Ideas for Sales Managers to Give Their Salespeople

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The holidays are the perfect time to show your team how much you appreciate them. But sometimes it's hard to think of meaningful gift ideas. We've got you covered this year! We collected ideas from our sales consulting staff here at The Center for Sales Strategy (each of whom was once a salesperson and a sales manager) to share with you. Here are 12 gift ideas you can't go wrong with.

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The Writing on the Wall

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Several years ago, I was walking with my daughter through a memorial park like the one that might be found in almost any patriotic American city. Inscribed in the black granite were the names of people from that community who had served and sacrificed. She was very young at the time and filled with questions.  But one of those questions sticks in my mind, still today.

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Three Reasons Labor Day Increases Productivity and Revenue!

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