The Mentor Who Mattered: Make a Difference, Be the Difference with Colleen Stanley

Learn how emotional intelligence transforms sales and mentorship in this conversation with global sales guru Colleen Stanley. Discover how informal mentor moments create lasting professional impact and how balancing empathy with assertiveness leads to sustainable business success. In this conversation, president and founder of Sales Leadership Inc. Colleen Stanley joins the show to share how informal mentor moments shaped her early career and why effective mentorship does not require a formal title or program. Recognized as a top sales influencer of the twenty-first century and named the number one Sales Global Guru for 2024, Colleen explains the critical role that emotional intelligence plays in both sales and professional development. She discusses the importance of pairing empathy with assertiveness, explaining how asking for and offering help can create a lasting impact in business. Throughout the episode, she touches on themes from her newest book, Be the Mentor Who Mattered, co-authored with Leanne Teman, illustrating how meaningful mentorship often happens in a single moment, conversation, or act of encouragement. Colleen also addresses navigating self-doubt, raising your hand to guide others, and why looking up from our devices matters more than ever in today's fast-paced corporate world. Listeners will gain a deep understanding of how to recognize mentorship opportunities, build authentic connections, and contribute meaningfully at any stage of their career. Grab Colleen's latest book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1962834573 Key Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction to Colleen Stanley and Sales Leadership 2:15 - How Informal Mentor Moments Shape Careers 5:40 - The Power of Mentorship Without a Title 8:55 - Emotional Intelligence in Sales and Leadership 12:20 - Balancing Empathy with Assertiveness 15:45 - Overcoming Self-Doubt and Raising Your Hand 18:30 - Why Looking Up from Our Devices Matters 21:10 - Behind the Book: Be the Mentor Who Mattered 24:00 - Final Thoughts on Showing Up Generously Connect with Colleen: LinkedIn:   / colleenstanleysli   Website: https://www.salesleadershipdevelopmen... #SalesLeadership #EmotionalIntelligence #Mentorship #ColleenStanley #WomenInBusiness #SalesSuccess #ProfessionalDevelopment #LeadershipTips #SalesGuru #MentoringMatters 👉 Get my free 25 Uncopyable Action Steps: https://www.beuncopyable.com/action-s... 👉 Get my book Uncopyable Sales Secrets https://a.co/d/067F0zH5 Uncopyable Women in Business is where we talk sales, branding, bold moves, and building a business your competitors can’t copy. 🎙 Podcast: Uncopyable Women in Business → https://www.beuncopyable.com/podcast 📘 Books • Uncopyable Sales Secrets → https://a.co/d/067F0zH5 • Uncopyable You → https://a.co/d/0efIv1vz 🔔 Subscribe for weekly interviews and Uncopyable strategies.