Latest edition · Edition 64September 15, 2026
When Your Best Seller Becomes Your Blind Spot
Most sales leaders know who their best salespeople are. They are the people who consistently deliver. They know the customers. They know the market.
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A mission to deliver actionable insights that fuel learning, growing and thriving. Written by Leenna Jayachaandran and published weekly on LinkedIn.
2026 · 23 editions
Edition 63September 3, 2026
Your Customer Likes You. But Will They Sell for You?
There is a sentence I have heard countless times in opportunity reviews: “We have an excellent relationship with the customer.”
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Edition 62August 26, 2026
Redefining Prosperity
An Onam reflection on abundance, ambition and the world we are building Every year, Onam arrives with its familiar beauty.
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Edition 61August 24, 2026
Conscious Detox
Sometimes Growth Begins When We Surrender I have been thinking a lot about two words lately: Conscious detox. Not detox from food.
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Edition 60July 30, 2026
Sales is not an instinct. It's a discipline
We prepare people for law, medicine, finance, and engineering. The one skill that drives every organisation's survival, the ability to sell is almost…
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Edition 59July 9, 2026
Ambition Without Action Is Just a Wish
Every salesperson in your organisation wants to win. Very few are doing everything it takes to make that happen. The gap between the two is where revenue is…
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Edition 58July 2, 2026
A Dental Visit. A Business Lesson
There are experiences that make you appreciate good service. Then there are experiences that completely redefine what customer centricity should look like.
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Edition 57June 18, 2026
Sales Professional to AI Generalist
Over the past 14 days, I embarked on a personal challenge. Not to become an AI expert. Not to become a programmer. Not to master every AI tool available…
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Edition 56June 11, 2026
The Contrarian Sales Playbook
Most sales training is built on a comforting fiction: that with the right process, the right pitch, and the right follow-up cadence, you can engineer a yes.…
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Edition 55June 4, 2026
B2B Sales Process Discipline
Most sales leaders chase the wrong thing. They hire "hunters." They invest in charisma training. They run motivational offsites. And then they wonder why…
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Edition 54May 28, 2026
Fix the Root
Why chasing symptoms is costing your team deals and what to do instead. Every week, I speak with sales leaders who are frustrated. Their teams are working…
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Edition 53May 8, 2026
Discounting Isn't Generosity
It's Doubt Made Visible. Why every time you drop the price, you're not helping the deal, you're quietly confessing you don't believe in it.
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Edition 52April 16, 2026
The Variation Order Trap
When “Yes” Becomes a Future Dispute There is a moment in many deals that feels like progress. The client agrees. The proposal is accepted. The project moves…
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Edition 51April 2, 2026
The Pike Effect in Sales
When Sales Teams Stop Fighting for Deals In behavioral psychology, there is a fascinating experiment often referred to as the Pike Effect .
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Edition 50March 19, 2026
Pyrrhic Victory in Sales
The term Pyrrhic Victory originates from King Pyrrhus of Epirus , who defeated the Romans in the Battle of Asculum in 279 BC.
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Edition 49March 12, 2026
From Preventive to Predictive
For many years, the value story in B2B sales was built around prevention. Entire industries grew around this logic. Maintenance contracts, monitoring…
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Edition 48March 5, 2026
When Silence Is Not a No
There is a moment in many sales conversations that is easy to misread. The emails slow down. Meetings get postponed. Responses become shorter, then sporadic.…
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Edition 47February 26, 2026
When Conflict Blocks the Deal
There is a particular kind of silence that appears in deals that feel close, but never quite arrive. The conversations are polite. The updates are…
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Edition 46February 12, 2026
Stop Chasing Approval
I often notice this moment in sales conversations. The meeting ends well. The buyer nods. The language is positive. Someone says, “This makes sense.” And…
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Edition 45February 5, 2026
Selling to Committees
Single-decision-maker deals are becoming the exception. Most meaningful B2B decisions today are made by committees , formal or informal, aligned or…
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Edition 44January 29, 2026
AI Without Trust
As sales teams accelerate into 2026, an unexpected and often confusing pattern is emerging. Despite better tools, smarter automation, and AI-driven…
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Edition 43January 26, 2026
No-Repetition Discovery
One of the most common frustrations buyers express is deceptively simple: “Why am I being asked the same questions again?”
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Edition 42January 8, 2026
Proof Beats Pitch
As we enter 2026, selling has crossed a quiet but irreversible line. Buyers are not asking for better presentations, sharper demos, or more persuasive…
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Edition 41December 31, 2025
Intentional Close
As 2025 draws to a close, most professionals will rush into planning. Targets. OKRs. Dashboards. Forecasts. Few will pause for something far more powerful: a…
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Edition 40November 6, 2025
The Lobster story
It is said that a lobster can live for nearly a hundred years. But unlike humans, its shell never grows with it. As the lobster grows, its body begins to…
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Edition 39October 23, 2025
AI Isn’t Replacing You. It’s Revealing You.
How the smartest sales teams in 2025 & beyond are using AI as their copilot, not their crutch. There was a time when sales meetings opened with “What’s in…
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Edition 38October 9, 2025
Sell to Their Change, Not Just to Their Need
In every sales conversation, there’s a silent undercurrent shaping decisions, change . Organizations buy, delay, or disengage not because they liked or…
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Edition 37September 17, 2025
From Noise to Noticed
Why standing out isn’t enough, it’s about standing relevant. Everyone talks about being different. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: most sales…
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Edition 36August 28, 2025
The Hide-and-Seek of Sales: Unlocking Hidden Decision-Makers
Imagine this. You’ve spotted a dream account. The company is expanding. The timing is perfect. You know your solution can add immense value.
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Edition 35August 20, 2025
Critical Thinking in Sales
When most sales teams discuss improvement, the focus often lands on product knowledge, persuasion techniques, or closing strategies. But the often-overlooked…
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Edition 34August 7, 2025
F1 Lessons: Power of Showing Up
Brad Pitt’s F1 isn't just a high-octane ride around the world’s most thrilling race tracks. It’s a masterclass in resilience, humility, and rediscovering…
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Edition 33July 31, 2025
Betting Too Much on the Top 10%?
When your entire strategy rests on the shoulders of a few, you're not scaling, you're surviving "The strength of the team is each individual member. The…
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Edition 32June 19, 2025
Forecast Fix
Why Opportunity Qualification Is Your Superpower Most sales forecasts look great on paper. Green-colored dashboards, double-digit growth projections, and…
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Edition 31June 5, 2025
Why Purpose-Driven Sellers Win
Sales is no longer just about hitting targets - it’s about making impact. In today’s hyper-competitive world, it’s the purpose behind the pitch that earns…
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Edition 30May 23, 2025
The most expensive mistake in sales
How Neuroscience is Redefining the B2B Sales Playbook In boardrooms around the world, we like to believe that decisions are made by logic, driven by data…
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Edition 29May 1, 2025
Humor to Humanize the Sale
The Subtle Art of Building Bridges Without Burning Trust "In sales, the right smile at the right moment can open more doors than the best pitch ever could."
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Edition 28April 17, 2025
Peeling Back the Layers
Why Compassionate Inquiry Is the Leadership Tool We Didn't Know We Needed When was the last time you asked someone a question and truly wanted to understand…
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Edition 27April 10, 2025
Why Role Plays Are Losing Their Role in Sales
Are Role Plays No Longer Effective in Sales Training? Let’s Talk. If you’ve been in sales long enough, you’ve likely endured a classic training ritual: the…
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Edition 26April 2, 2025
Not Just Close, Connect
Dharma is often translated as ‘duty,’ ‘righteousness,’ or ‘aptness,’ but at its core, it represents alignment with the natural order and fulfilling one’s…
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Edition 25March 20, 2025
Socratic Questioning in Sales
Why Socratic Questioning Works in Sales Traditional sales approaches often involve leading with product benefits and hoping they resonate. But what if the…
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Edition 24March 13, 2025
How Can I Help You Today?
Imagine walking into a store, unsure of what you need. A salesperson approaches you, but instead of bombarding you with features and discounts, they simply…
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Edition 23March 6, 2025
Soshin: Beginner’s Mind in Sales
The Sales Edge You Didn’t Know You Needed In the world of sales, experience is often seen as the ultimate advantage. Yet, what if I told you that one of the…
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Edition 22February 20, 2025
The Silent Deal Killer
The Real Ghosting Problem in Sales We often talk about prospects ghosting salespeople, but let’s flip the script. What happens when the salesperson ghosts…
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Edition 21February 13, 2025
Sales Role Misalignment & Its Hidden Costs
When sales teams fail to meet targets, leaders often jump to the usual suspects, lack of effort, poor training, or weak market demand. But what if the real…
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Edition 20February 6, 2025
Jevons Paradox in Sales: Why Greater Efficiency Can Drive Greater Consumption
Jevons Paradox, originally observed by economist William Stanley Jevons in 1865, suggests that improvements in efficiency lead to increased consumption…
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Edition 19January 30, 2025
The AI Expectation Trap: Why Adoption Can Fail
AI is no longer a futuristic concept, it’s here, shaping how businesses operate, innovate, and scale. However, one of the biggest mistakes companies make is…
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Edition 18January 28, 2025
The Real Shock of DeepSeek's Entry? It's Not What You Think
DeepSeek’s market debut is shaking industries to their core, for sure OpenAI and Nvidia leadership is in the war room. DeepSake’s innovative prowess and…
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Edition 17January 23, 2025
How Creativity Mirrors Society
The Ripple Effect of Marketing and Advertising on Culture and Choices Creativity in marketing and advertising is more than just crafting a catchy tagline or…
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Edition 16January 16, 2025
AI Personalization is Quietly Disrupting Retail Sales
The Hidden Catalyst in Retail’s Silent Evolution Retail is undergoing a stealth revolution , and it’s not happening in boardrooms or tech expos, it’s…
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Edition 15January 9, 2025
AI-Augmented Selling: The Future of Smarter Connections
A Story of Transformation: Sarah’s Sales Breakthrough Meet Sarah, a mid-level sales executive for a SaaS company. She struggled with lead prioritization…
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Edition 14December 5, 2024
The Aikido Way
Turning Resistance into Opportunity In the world of sales, resistance is inevitable. A prospect hesitates, an objection arises, or a deal stalls. Traditional…
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Edition 13November 21, 2024
The Hidden Force in Sales Conversations
It was a warm afternoon when a young sales professional named Mia walked into a small design firm for what she thought would be a routine pitch. Armed with a…
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Edition 12November 6, 2024
Tech Buyer Journeys: Prioritize Product Familiarity
Tech buyers' preference for digital purchasing experiences is directly linked to their familiarity with the product or service. A survey from Gartner of 148…
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Edition 11October 16, 2024
Trade Shows Done Right
Trade shows like GITEX provide a unique environment to connect with potential clients, partners and industry experts. Yet, many sales professionals walk in…
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Edition 10October 10, 2024
A Tribute to Timeless Wisdom: Ratan Tata ji
As we reflect on the extraordinary legacy of Ratan Tata Ji, we are reminded of the profound lessons he imparted, lessons that apply not only to business and…
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Edition 9October 3, 2024
Beyond Selling: Understanding Minds
Embrace the power of the Tryan Sales Theory to revolutionize your B2B sales approach. This theory isn't just a shift in tactics, it's a strategic…
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Edition 8September 18, 2024
The Art of Losing Fast to Win Big in Sales
In sales, time is not just money, it's everything. The ability to discern between promising opportunities and dead ends can dramatically shape a sales team's…
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Edition 7September 6, 2024
Across Borders: Selling with Cultural Intelligence
The interconnected global economy we live in, sales professionals often find themselves navigating a complex web of cultural differences. Understanding these…
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Edition 6August 27, 2024
ICE Model: Prioritize Smart, Sell Faster
We have heard this phrase countless times from multiple people: "Time is your most valuable asset." But what does this really mean in the world of sales?
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Edition 5August 21, 2024
Client Engagement: Balancing Urgency with Ease
In the high-stakes world of B2B sales, the ability to drive urgency without overwhelming your clients is a balancing act that defines success. As sales…
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Edition 4August 14, 2024
The Win-Loss Divide: The Unseen Impact of Coaches in B2B Sales
In the world of complex B2B sales, the difference between closing a deal and losing one often pivots on the relationships nurtured across the client…
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Edition 3August 6, 2024
Sales Resilience: The Olympic Way
What does the Olympics reinstate in us & it's sheer co-relation with the sales world? In the 2024 Paris Olympics, Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu stood…
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Edition 2July 31, 2024
Harnessing Customer Wisdom: The Power of CAB
In this edition, we explore the innovative approach of establishing a Customer Advisory Board (CAB) to refine sales strategies and drive business growth. We…
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Edition 1July 23, 2024
Ignite Your Sales: Lessons from Zippo Lighter
Once upon a time, in the early 1930s, George G. Blaisdell had a vision. He wanted to create a lighter that was not only functional but reliable and stylish.…
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1st Episode
Javed Khan
Talent acquisition leader
10 March 2025
2nd Episode
Mahmoud Bartawi
Entrepreneurial Influencer & Board Member
24 March 2025
3rd Episode
Dr. Sweta
Neurologist Entrepreneur
07 April 2025
4th Episode
Lara & Rajeev
Founders
21 April 2025
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