The Enlightened Sales Manager Episode 6: The Too Much To Do Syndrome: 5 Daily Must Dos for Sales Managers-The Enlightened Sales Manager Episode 6: The Too Much To Do Syndrome: 5 Daily Must Dos for Sales Managers

The Enlightened Sales Manager Episode 6: The Too Much To Do Syndrome: 5 Daily Must Dos for Sales Managers

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The episode discusses “too-much-to-do syndrome,” which can leave new sales managers overwhelmed and unsure what to tackle first. Greg Barnes recommends prioritizing tasks as <strong>must-do, should-do, and could-do</strong>, while delegating or getting administrative support for lower-value work.

He identifies five daily must-dos: sell, manage and motivate, recruit and hire, train, and maximize sales revenue. Selling alongside team members can combine several of these responsibilities through role modeling, field training, coaching, and revenue generation.

Effective delegation means assigning work to someone willing and capable, asking them to outline a brief plan, agreeing on specific deadlines and check-ins, and reviewing the result. Managers should delegate tasks without giving up ultimate responsibility. The central message: focus first on the work that drives sales and develops the team; don’t let minor tasks crowd it out.

Keywords

sales management

delegation

priority planning

team motivation

recruiting and training

revenue generation