The Flamingo Factor Blog.
with Wendy Harris
Sales leadership insights on how to make more money and find more free time.
After years of sitting across from candidates, I've noticed the same patterns emerge. Some people nail interviews not because they're the most qualified on paper, but because they understand what hiri...
A top-performing sales rep recently told me this when I asked if he'd given his manager a heads-up about job hunting. The fear in his voice was genuine, but the logic was just wrong.
The Fear Is Rea...
Let's talk about LinkedIn recommendations, those glowing testimonials that sit on your profile like digital gold stars. They matter and you should be asking for them.
Why Recruiters Care
Recruiters...
Twelve years ago, I thought my career was over.
After more than a decade at Goldman Sachs and reaching VP level in finance, I decided to make the leap to tech. I had the credentials, the experience, ...
I recently delivered this talk to Salesforce for International Women's Day, standing in front of incredible women at one of the world's best companies. I know that every single woman in that room has ...
I'm apparently a top influencer. Which came as quite a shock to me, considering I haven't had time to nip off to Turkey for the teeth and boobs done.
Last month I found out I'm the top female sales v...
Ever feel like you're pushing a boulder uphill at work? Like no matter how hard you try, your results are stubbornly average and you're shrinking instead of growing? You might be what I call "in pigeo...
Let's be honest: most people, myself included, hate self-reviews. They rush through them, undersell their achievements, and wonder why their career is not accelerating.
Here's the reality check you n...
If you think leadership means making yourself indispensable, you've got it all wrong.
I see it everywhere - leaders who wear their inability to disconnect like a badge of honour. They're the ones che...
In today’s fast-paced world, there’s often an unspoken rule: success means climbing the ladder. Becoming the CEO, COO, VP, or another high-ranking title is seen as the ultimate goal. But here’s the tr...
The Key to Great Leadership: Feed Your Brain, Feed Your Growth
In the ever-evolving world of leadership, one trait separates the exceptional from the average. It’s not charisma, technical prowess, or...
Never Miss an Opportunity to Be Fabulous: A Leadership Mantra
Leadership often requires stepping outside your comfort zone. Whether it’s delivering a high-stakes presentation, leading a difficult con...
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