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Attitude Quote by Jeffrey Gitomer

“Several national tests have revealed the following startling statistics about why salespeople fail...15% Improper training both product and sales skills. 20% Poor verbal and written communication skills. 15% Poor or problematic boss or management. 50% Attitude.” quote by Jeffrey Gitomer
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“Several national tests have revealed the following startling statistics about why salespeople fail...15% Improper training both product and sales skills. 20% Poor verbal and written communication skills. 15% Poor or problematic boss or management. 50% Attitude.”

Jeffrey Gitomer

About This Quote

Source Book: The Sales Survival Handbook, 2005

Sales failures stem from poor training, communication, management, and especially attitude.

In simple terms: Bad training, communication, management, and attitude cause sales failure.

Key Takeaway

Improve attitude and skills.

Themes

sales performance training

Mood

analytical practical

Type

business motivational

When to use this quote

  • sales coaching
  • team leadership
  • customer interaction
  • performance reviews

Key Concepts

Attitude communication management skill development

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can a sales team shift mindset?
  • What training methods best improve communication?
A Different Perspective

Attitude is hard to change quickly.

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