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Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion Cover
The Psychology of Persuasion
by Robert B. Cialdini
4.22
161,887 ratings
Cialdini's classic work on persuasion reveals the psychological principles that can help salespeople influence others effectively, making it invaluable for overcoming reluctance.
3 Key Takeaways:
  1. The Power of Automatic Influence: Understanding Our Mental Shortcuts
  2. Reciprocation: The Old Give and Take... and Take
  3. Commitment and Consistency: The Foolish Consistency of Little Minds
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What Got You Here Won't Get You There in Sales: How Successful Salespeople Take it to the Next Level Cover
How Successful Salespeople Take it to the Next Level
by Marshall Goldsmith
3.96
29,636 ratings
Goldsmith's insights on overcoming personal barriers and ineffective habits are crucial for sales professionals looking to enhance their performance and confidence.
3 Key Takeaways:
  1. The new sales landscape: Hi-tech/no-touch era demands empathy
  2. Balance ego and empathy to create readiness to buy
  3. Identify and stop ineffective habits that hinder customer relationships
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To Sell Is Human: The Surprising Truth About Moving Others Cover
The Surprising Truth About Moving Others
by Daniel H. Pink
3.88
24,874 ratings
Daniel Pink redefines selling as a universal skill, emphasizing the importance of understanding human behavior, making it a must-read for anyone facing call reluctance.
3 Key Takeaways:
  1. We're all in sales now: Moving others is universal
  2. The new ABCs of selling: Attunement, Buoyancy, and Clarity
  3. Attunement: Perspective-taking and social cartography
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The Challenger Sale: Taking Control of the Customer Conversation Cover
Taking Control of the Customer Conversation
by Matthew Dixon
3.91
9,880 ratings
Dixon's research-backed approach to sales emphasizes teaching and challenging customers, providing a fresh perspective that can help overcome call reluctance.
3 Key Takeaways:
  1. The Challenger Sale: A New Paradigm in B2B Sales
  2. The Five Sales Rep Profiles: Identifying the Most Effective Approach
  3. Teaching for Differentiation: The Core of Challenger Selling
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The Little Red Book of Selling: 12.5 Principles of Sales Greatness Cover
12.5 Principles of Sales Greatness
by Jeffrey Gitomer
3.91
9,908 ratings
Gitomer's engaging and straightforward principles provide a refreshing take on sales, making it a great resource for those looking to boost their confidence and skills.
3 Key Takeaways:
  1. Kick Your Own Ass: The Foundation of Sales Success
  2. Prepare to Win: Knowledge is Power in Sales
  3. Personal Branding: It's Not Who You Know, It's Who Knows You
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The Psychology of Selling: Increase Your Sales Faster and Easier Than You Ever Thought Possible Cover
Increase Your Sales Faster and Easier Than You Ever Thought Possible
by Brian Tracy
4.15
7,769 ratings
Brian Tracy, a renowned sales expert, provides actionable strategies to master the art of selling, making this book essential for overcoming sales call reluctance.
3 Key Takeaways:
  1. Master the Inner Game of Selling
  2. Set Clear, Ambitious Sales Goals
  3. Understand Why People Buy
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Fanatical Prospecting: The Ultimate Guide to Opening Sales Conversations and Filling the Pipeline by Leveraging Social Selling, Telephone, Email, Text, and Cold Calling Cover
The Ultimate Guide to Opening Sales Conversations and Filling the Pipeline by Leveraging Social Selling, Telephone, Email, Text, and Cold Calling
by Jeb Blount
4.26
5,793 ratings
Jeb Blount emphasizes the importance of relentless prospecting techniques, providing practical strategies to overcome reluctance and fill your sales pipeline.
3 Key Takeaways:
  1. Fanatical prospecting is the foundation of sales success
  2. Adopt a balanced prospecting methodology across multiple channels
  3. Time management and blocking are crucial for effective prospecting
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How to Become a Rainmaker Cover
by Jeffrey J. Fox
3.88
3,734 ratings
Fox's practical advice on becoming a 'rainmaker' emphasizes the importance of preparation and customer focus, essential for overcoming sales call reluctance.
3 Key Takeaways:
  1. Embrace the Rainmaker Mindset: Focus on Customer Value
  2. Master the Art of Precall Planning and Preparation
  3. Dollarize Your Value Proposition to Speak the Customer's Language
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Getting More: How You Can Negotiate to Succeed in Work and Life Cover
How You Can Negotiate to Succeed in Work and Life
by Stuart Diamond
4.09
3,519 ratings
Diamond's negotiation strategies emphasize understanding and valuing others, which can help sales professionals navigate reluctance and improve their interactions.
3 Key Takeaways:
  1. Focus on People and Process, Not Just Substance
  2. Set Clear Goals and Identify the Real Problem
  3. Understand and Value the Other Party's Perceptions
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How to Master the Art of Selling Cover
by Tom Hopkins
4.11
1,718 ratings
Tom Hopkins provides foundational techniques and motivational insights that are essential for anyone looking to improve their sales skills and overcome reluctance.
3 Key Takeaways:
  1. Master the Art of Selling: Cultivate Skills, Knowledge, and Drive
  2. Develop a Champion's Mindset: Embrace Challenges and Overcome Fears
  3. Effective Prospecting: The Lifeblood of Sales Success
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