VP Sales: Why Your Team is STAGNANT and How to FIX Your Leadership Problems Immediately
About this episode
Kelly Riggs discusses the hidden issues in sales teams and how to effectively diagnose and address leadership problems.
In this episode of Sales [UN]Training, Kelly Riggs walks through a real-world sales scenario that looks successful on the surface—but quickly raises red flags for experienced leaders. Revenue is up, yet the company is underperforming compared to the broader market. The top salesperson continues to lead the team but hasn't grown in years. So what's really going on? Watch OR listen to Sales [UN]Training wherever you are: https://linktr.ee/salesuntraining Kelly challenges sales leaders to rethink how they diagnose problems. Instead of jumping to conclusions like pipeline issues or lack of activity, he emphasizes the importance of asking better questions and identifying root causes. Using practical examples, he illustrates how common assumptions can lead leaders in the wrong direction. The episode highlights a critical but often overlooked issue: capacity. A top performer may actually be limiting their own growth by over-servicing too many accounts. Kelly also outlines how ineffective sales management—despite experience and good intentions—can quietly undermine team performance. From leadership and talent evaluation to systems, processes, and culture, this conversation lays out a…
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