The enlighted sales manager podcast episode 4-Podcast video

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Greg Barnes explains that communication in sales has three dimensions: said, heard, and done. Clear communication must specify “what by when,” and managers should insist on written notes and have team members repeat back instructions to confirm understanding. He argues that the most common failure is the “done” stage, but managers should first check whether the message was truly clear and heard before blaming the salesperson. He gives a sales-team example where a manager sets a specific target, confirms commitment in one-on-ones, and follows up on execution. Barnes also stresses that managers need consistent communication habits, especially new managers, and can use many channels—phone calls, meetings, teaching, memos, voice notes, or recordings—as long as the message is captured and understood.

Keywords

sales communication

what by when

manager follow-up

written notes

message clarity