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Progress

· habits

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So finally seeing some progress in the metric I have been pushing. We have around 72% of our locations participating which is the highest we’ve had all year! To give you an idea, we’ve been hovering around 55% participation since January started. So it is definitely good progress.

 

But it can be better.

 

This progress has been brought by pushing sales from a top down approach. Meaning we’ve changed the comp plan for our managers to ensure they are pushing this metric. I however feel this should not be the main push to get our reps to move on this metric.

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A Fork in the River

· habits

I was originally planning to post on Friday about the results for the week and how everything is progressing, but then a new variable came into play Friday; I was offered to go back into the field in a managerial position and being highly considered for the next promotion. It’s an enticing offering because I would be making more than my current role and I would be able to implement my project to facilitate proper habits how I see fit…

There’s always a but

But there’s a few reasons why I am turning it down. My old boss (really great person, leader and mentor) wants me to make the transition back to the field within a couple of weeks. The original plan when I made the transition to help at our corporate office was that I would have the ability to go back to the field. Personally I feel at home in the field. I know it. I excel in it. And when you want to have a bench full of stars, you go after some of the best. That was a condition for me, as I personally do not enjoy the office environment. Continue reading →