Pillar Talk:  Building Sales Leadership with Rick Smolen

Building Trust Across Functions with Shane Evans


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Shane Evans, Chief Revenue Officer at Gong, brings decades of executive leadership experience to this illuminating conversation about what truly drives sales leadership success. 

Shane shares the frameworks and approaches that have allowed him to navigate increasingly complex leadership challenges throughout his career.

Shane advocates for embracing a growth mindset and remaining open to opportunities as they arise. This philosophy has guided him through critical career transitions and ultimately to his current role at one of the most respected SaaS companies.

Shane reveals his approach to joining new organizations - prioritizing relationships with cross-functional peers before diving into the sales organization. 

The discussion explores Shane's leadership pyramid framework, effective messaging through repetition, and addresses the reality of burnout among leaders and shares how he's helping his team establish boundaries, prioritize effectively, and maintain personal wellbeing alongside professional excellence. By modeling these behaviors himself - openly discussing his own need for balance and recharge time - he creates permission for his team to do the same.

Whether you're an aspiring sales leader or an experienced executive, this conversation offers practical frameworks and thought-provoking insights to help you lead with greater impact, authenticity, and sustainability.

Music by Ben Cina & Ayler Young

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Pillar Talk:  Building Sales Leadership with Rick SmolenBy Rick Smolen