Selling with Noble Purpose by Lisa Earle McLeod Summary
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Discover how purpose trumps quotas in "Selling with Noble Purpose," the game-changing sales philosophy that transformed corporate America. McLeod's counterintuitive approach - adopted by elite sales teams worldwide - proves that focusing on customer impact rather than numbers actually drives better financial results.
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Beyond Quotas: How Purpose Transforms Sales Performance
What separates top-performing salespeople from the rest? The answer emerged during a chance conversation in Phoenix airport when a biotech company's #1 salesperson revealed her secret: before every sales call, she visualized an elderly patient whose life improved because of their product. "I'm not just selling drugs," she explained, "I'm giving people their life back." This revelation became the foundation of Selling with Noble Purpose, a methodology that has transformed sales organizations worldwide. The book addresses a fundamental truth: while science confirms humans crave purpose, most businesses still rely on carrots and sticks. The result? A profound disconnect between what motivates people and how organizations operate. When salespeople focus solely on hitting numbers, they become transactional and mediocre. But when they connect with the impact they have on customers' lives, everything changes. Have you noticed how organizations expect salespeople to focus on customer needs when meeting clients, but internally talk almost exclusively about hitting revenue targets? This disconnect kills sales performance. When CRM systems, meetings, and recognition programs point solely toward numerical targets, salespeople develop a narrow mindset focused on "making the numbers." Customers sense when they're merely transactions, leading to price sensitivity, customer churn, and declining morale. Consider two salespeople waiting to meet a customer: one focused solely on closing deals versus another whose purpose is improving the customer's business. The purpose-driven salesperson naturally asks better questions, uncovers more customer intelligence, and creates a more engaging experience.
The Neuroscience and Economics of Purpose-Driven Sales
Reframing Your Business Core: Profit vs. Purpose
The Question That Changes Everything: Customer Impact Focus
Crafting and Communicating Your Noble Sales Purpose
Stories and Activation: Bringing Purpose to Life
From Transactions to Transformation: Purpose in Action
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