Episode 1-4 of Sales Leader Secrets available now
Learn from some of the best sales leaders around and grow yourself, your people and your business.
Amanda Downs gets inside the minds of the most successful sales leaders from companies such as Big Bus Tours, Yorkshire Tea, Caffé Nero so YOU can apply their secrets to your business and inspire your team to grow sales. Strive to become the best version of yourself with words of wisdom from some of the best in the business.
Episode 01: Communication is the key to sales success with Tom Redman
In the first episode of Sales Leader Secrets our host, Uspire's Director of Commercial Leadership, Amanda Downs, sat down with Tom Redman , the Managing Director of Big Bus Tours , for an enlightening conversation about leadership, team building and the powerful role of communication. With his unique career journey that started in musical theatre and hospitality, Tom shares the experiential wisdom that has guided his rise from an entertainer to a top-tier sales leader.
Episode 02: Caffeinated growth: Matt Spencer's Caffè Nero Journey
In this episode of Sales Leader Secrets, Amanda sits down with Matt Spencer , a seasoned expert whose career spans from Sainsbury’s to Caffè Nero , revealing strategies and insights that have defined his journey in the retail world. With over 17 years at Caffè Nero, Matt has seen the company grow from 300 to over 1000 stores, and his experience provides a raft of lessons for both aspiring and seasoned sales leaders.
Episode 03: Brewing success: Matthew Huffer's recipe for market domination
Amanda is joined by special guest Matthew Huffer, UK Market Director for Taylors of Harrogate, for an engaging discussion on unconventional career paths, leadership transitions, and the invaluable lessons learned in sales.
Episode 04: Coming Clean in the Sales Kitchen with Cara Williams
From her early days as a car rental salesperson to leading sales teams at industry giants like PepsiCo and Hobart, Cara Williams' journey is nothing short of inspiring. Sales Leader Secrets host Amanda Downs spoke to Cara, Sales Director for Hobart UK, about her journey and her insights within the industry.
Thoughts from the Chair
Our Thoughts from the Chair monthly long-reads capture the insights of Colin Wright, Uspire Chair, on current themes shaping the business landscape. Going in-depth in one topic, these features give business leaders the context to think and plan.
Balancing the elements that drive outstanding performance with the flare of Roger Federer
?“Whenever you see a successful business, someone once made a courageous decision. Success is the result of taking calculated risks, leveraging the right capabilities, and aligning them with the right opportunities.”?
Peter Drucker?
?The Finest Leadership in the World ……doesn’t happen by chance, it OCCURS when leaders skilfully balance the essential elements that drive outstanding performance…Opportunity, Challenges, Capability, Unity, Risk, and Success (celebration). These six pillars form the foundation of world-class leadership, guiding leaders as they inspire, motivate, and mentor their teams to greatness. Here at Uspire we have studied how these elements come together to create the kind of leadership that not only meets goals but also transforms teams and organisations.
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Webinars
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Every successful organisation thrives on a clear and compelling vision. A well-defined vision sets the stage for growth, guiding both leadership and teams as they navigate the complexities of the business landscape. This webinar , the first in our Build Your Commercial Leadership webinar series explores essential strategies for designing and executing a vision that aligns with both internal values and market conditions.
Future Events
Uspire LIVE: success in a multi-generational workplace, is the next in our series of live leadership workshops
What is the recipe for success in a multi-generational workplace?
Many companies are still figuring out the optimal workplace environments, policies and interactions needed to foster a vibrant culture: particularly the learning and development needs of the younger team members.
This thought-provoking live event will give you the time and the space to work out how to get your generations aligned on supporting each other's needs ... ultimately devising a recipe that is more than a simple one-size-fits-all policy.
We have 3 complimentary tickets to give away, drop us a line to request one.
Webinar: Build Your Sales Story
Date: 10th October 2024
Time: 13.00 BST
Duration: 50 mins
The Build Your Sales Story webinar will unlock the art of cascading your business message through to your teams at all levels, using the age-old power of the story.