Transformational Sales Leadership

‘Understanding what transformational sales leadership means and importantly applying appropriate behaviours to practice while incorporating them strategically can literally transform senior sales executives and the teams and businesses they lead. This text is a must read on this clear and present challenge to all looking to take sales leadership to the next level.’

Tony Douglas,B2B Sales Educator and former Associate Professor in B2B Sales & Strategy

'Read this book if you want a new perspective on leadership and management. It’s an immersive experience. Learn how you can find truth through fictional, literary sources that can challenge perceived and existing knowledge, prompting real world solutions for business professionals.

This innovative and surprising approach to understanding leadership in the present is prompted by rigorous engagement with literary models from the past. Fiction helps students, business professionals and teachers explore scenarios with objectivity and depth of analysis, prompting compelling learning and valuable insights for leaders and managers.'

Kathleen Houston, Teaching Fellow and author, Lancaster University

'This book isn't just about sales; it's about cultivating a culture of excellence, fostering innovation, and nurturing the talents of your team members. If you're ready to unlock the full potential of your sales force and achieve unparalleled success, Transformational Sales Leadership is the book you've been waiting for.'

Nick Porter, President of World Courier

'This collection of sales leaders' fascinating learning and application experiences is a must-read book for all sales executives. It is by and for sales leaders who are life-long learners. Mentored by academics dedicated to sales education, it has both engaging reflective story-telling and insightful practitioner relevance.'

Deva Rangarajan,Professor of Sales at IESEG

'This compelling book serves as a comprehensive guide for both sales professionals and academics. It highlights the importance of empathy and emotional intelligence in modern sales, while also emphasizing the role of leadership in understanding team dynamics. The text also offers practical insights for managing personal change, aiming to enhance both individual success and collective outcomes. I highly recommend reading this book for a deeper understanding of effective sales and team cohesion.'

Professor Saara Julkunen, UEF Business School

'Transformational Sales Leadership offers a refreshing perspective where personal reflection and insight, discovered within the richness of the stories we both learn and create, can perhaps help us answer questions that traditional leadership theory only ever really ignites.'

Angie Dixie, Executive and Sales Leader Coach

'This book offers a fascinating insight into the skills and mindsets of the modern sales leader. A compilation of contributions from sales leaders who are at the forefront of academic research into sales leadership, and who are committed to bringing the benefit of their learning to the people they lead and the organisations they work for, it is an inspiring read.'

Patrick Joiner, FF.ISP, Managing Director, Institute of Sales Professionals

'Transformational Sales Leadership does precisely what the title says: It provides a unique compilation of ideas and frameworks to lead the transformation of the modern sales force into an engaged, purpose-driven value creation force.'

Javier Marcos,Professor of Strategic Sales and Negotiation, Cranfield School of Management

'This book masterfully blends business coaching, leader attitudes, and narrative strategies unveiling an innovative and infinite approach to depict how disruptive communication can be conveyed. It's an impressive, inspirational, and potent guide for shaping influential sales leadership.'

Eva M. Llorens Simón, University of Alicante