You've learned what adaptive sales leadership means. Now let's practice recognizing when to use it versus when traditional approaches work fine with your sales team.
The key is spotting the signals that your usual coaching method might not be the best choice for each rep.
Engagement Message
What's one sales situation where you wish you had tried a different coaching approach?
Type
Multiple Choice
Practice Question
Carlos always gives direct, numbers-focused feedback to his sales reps. This approach works well with most people, but today he notices Jamie looking overwhelmed and asking questions about client relationship strategy. What should Carlos recognize?
A. Jamie isn't focused enough on hitting quotas B. Jamie needs more relationship-focused coaching than his usual numbers approach provides C. Jamie should learn to adapt to his results-driven style D. His direct approach is always the most effective
Suggested Answers
- A
- B - Correct
- C
- D
Type
Sort Into Boxes
Practice Question
Sort these sales leadership scenarios into situations that need adaptive leadership versus those where traditional approaches work fine:
Labels
- First Box Label: Needs Adaptation
- Second Box Label: Traditional Works
First Box Items
- New rep struggling with objections
- Veteran rep losing motivation
- Hunter avoiding relationship building
- Closer avoiding prospecting
Second Box Items
- Weekly pipeline reviews
- Standard quota communications
- Monthly performance reports
- Territory assignment updates
