On the one hand you want to push your reps to achieve their potential and sell as much as possible. On the other hand, your team won’t be able to perform if they are burned and over-stressed.
No matter how much pressure you feel at work, if you could find ways to relax for at least five minutes every hour, you’d be more productive.~ Dr. Joyce Brothers
Encourage them to take mental and physical health brakes, show them the importance of managing their emotions, show them how to manage stress and find ways to get them to laugh on a regular basis. The more they are relaxed and smiling, the more they are making sales.
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