Top 12 for 12
A look back at the most popular and top 12 most read insights from the past 12 weeks.
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12!
Thats the number of weeks I've sent out a Stretch VP Weekly Newsletter.
Its funny - I started this to share whatever content and learnings I gleaned from sales leaders I follow and look up to. I thought if I was learning, there may be other sales leaders (or aspiring leaders) that may also find these insights valuable.
Its turned into something that kind of scares me. Here's why:
1️⃣ Over the past 12 weeks, I've had some late nights compiling all the insights I've bookmarked and saved the previous week.
Sometimes I wonder what I got myself into. "Am I going to be doing this each week - FOREVER?" 😬 (I try not to think about that too much)
2️⃣ I'm not an expert. I'm not MJ. Not even Scottie Pippen. (Maybe a solid John Paxson?) 🤪 However, I feel like I'm learning from some of the best. And the kind, appreciative messages I've received makes it worth it.
As I’ve contemplated on what to continue to include and curate in the newsletter, I thought it'd be interesting to see which content has been the most popular the past 12 weeks.
Thanks for your patience as I'm figuring this out. I've learned a ton and hope you have as well. I’ve got some awesome content ready to go the next few weeks.
And lastly - as always, if you find this newsletter valuable- consider sharing it with someone who might as well 👊.
-G
Most Popular Content by Clicks
#1: Never Mistake Activity for Achievement
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#2: 2x4s, Paper Clips and Jim Thorpe
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#3: B2B Sales Playbook for VPs of Sales
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Most Popular Newsletters by Views
#1: Shipwrecked Leadership and SDR Strategies
#2: Perseverance, Grit and Overcoming Adversity
#3: Success!
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Most Viewed Content Per Week
Week 1️⃣ : Since the first week was more of an introduction - let’s start with rankings from week 2-12.
Week 2️⃣: Demo-litions…
Runner-up: State of Conversation Intelligence 2020
Week 3️⃣ : Why the Phone Will Always Win in Sales
Week 4️⃣ : Coaching Basic Blocking and Tackling as a Sales Leader in SaaS
Runner-up: Allies to Motivation
Week 5️⃣ Most Popular: Remote Sales and Sales Management Tips
Week 6️⃣ Most Popular: B2B Sales Playbook for VPs of Sales
Runner-up: How to Secure Budget in the Age of COVID-19
Week 7️⃣ Most Popular: Why First Time VPs of Sales Fail (by Jason Lemkin)
Week 8️⃣ Most Popular: Never Mistake Activity for Achievement
Runner-up: Definitive Guide to Sales Cadence
Week 9️⃣ Most Popular: 10 Ways to Save Time in Your Day-to-Day Activities
Week 🔟 Most Popular: 2x4s, Paper Clips and Jim Thorpe
Week 1️⃣ 1️⃣ Most Popular: Top 5 Traits I Look For in a First Time Sales Leader
Runner-up: Retaining and Growing High Performers
Week 1️⃣ 2️⃣ Most Popular: How to Adapt Your Sales Process for Success
Runner-up: Success During a Downturn
🧠 Mindset Matters
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— Grant 👋
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