Episode 211: Willow vs. Oak - Why Rigidity is Killing Your Leadership in the AI Era of Kristie Jones
MAR 24, 202641 MIN
Episode 211: Willow vs. Oak - Why Rigidity is Killing Your Leadership in the AI Era of Kristie Jones
MAR 24, 202641 MIN
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We talk with Kristie Jones about how to build revenue resilience by choosing sales roles that match your strengths instead of forcing yourself into the wrong seat. We dig into the βhunter vs farmerβ mindset, why coaching is a competitive edge, and how accountability and adaptability matter even more as AI changes work.Β π Learning business and financial literacy through a βkitchen table MBAβ π Writing Selling Your Way In to help people pick the right sales job π Using hunters, farmers, and gatherers to describe sales risk profiles π Spotting the many sales career paths beyond the stereotype of prospecting π Investing in coaches and experts to strengthen skills and the mental game π Raising standards by protecting your circle and leaving rooms that limit growth π Applying βIβve got 30 minutes for everyoneβ to give back with practical help π Hiring and leadership lessons on character, integrity, and trusting patterns π Staying employable by being more willow than oak in the age of AIΒ Finally, Kristie explains why leaders and teams need to be more willow than oak as AI reshapes hiring, workflows, and what βvaluableβ means at work. If you want practical frameworks for hiring salespeople, building an accountability culture, and taking control of your career trajectory, this one will stick with you.Subscribe for more conversations with uncommon leaders, share this with someone choosing their next role, and leave a review so more people can find the show.ππ¨π§π§πππ π°π’ππ‘ ππ«π’π¬ππ’π ππ¨π§ππ¬πβ‘οΈ ππ’π§π€ππππ§ (primary): https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristiekjones/β‘οΈ ππππ¬π’ππ: https://kristiekjones.com/β‘οΈ ππππ: https://kristiekjones.com/book/selling-your-way-in/#GrowingChampions #TheUncommonLeaderPodcast #ChampionsBrew #CoachJohnGallagher #KristieJones #RevenueGrowth #OwnYourOwnSh*tThanks for listening in to the Uncommon Leader Podcast.Β Please take just a minute to share this podcast with that someone you know that you thought of when you heard this episode.Β One of the most valuable things you can do is to rate the podcast and leave a review.Β You can do that onΒ Apple podcasts, or rate the podcast on Spotify or any other platform you listen. Β Did you know that many of the things that I discuss on the Uncommon Leader Podcast are subjects that I coach other leaders and organizations ?Β If you would be interested in having me discussΒ 1:1 or group coaching with you, or know someone who is looking to move from Underperforming to Uncommon in their business or life, I would love to chat with you.Β Click this linkΒ to set up a FREE CALL to discuss how coaching might benefit you and your team)Β Until next time, Go and Grow Champions!!Connect with meΒ