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  <title>#311 Maria Boulden - Why Most Go-To-Market Strategies Crash Before Take-off</title>
  <description>AI is transforming sales organizations faster than ever, but most leaders are still leaving revenue on the table by outsourcing too much judgment to technology. In this episode, Janice B Gordon explores with her guest how rapid market shifts, generational diversity, and the rush to deploy AI are disrupting commercial models. What you’ll learn: a) Why scenario planning is essential for leaders facing unpredictable market change b) How to balance human judgment with the adoption of AI in go-to-market strategies c) The biggest revenue mistakes companies make with premature (or hesitant) AI deployment Today, Janice B Gordon is joined by Maria Bolden, a C-suite advisor specializing in profitable revenue generation and leading world-class commercial teams. Timestamps: 04:17 Discussing scenario planning and pre-mortems 08:02 Addressing AI concerns and workforce adaptation 12:27 Comparing ChatGPT with Beyonce launch 14:53 Decision-making frameworks and considerations 21:04 Discussing current sales challenges 22:58 Importance of change management in AI 24:44 Focusing on AI impact measurement 28:58 Reverse mentoring for leadership growth 33:45 Importance of diverse perspectives 37:21 Embracing servant leadership and balance 39:41 Reflecting on true motivations &amp;amp;nbsp; Connect with Maria https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-boulden-8a778b11/ &amp;amp;nbsp; Connect with Janice Book Janice to speak at your next sales or leadership event: https://janicebgordon.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/janice-b-gordon/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janicebgordon Scale Your Sales Podcast: https://scaleyoursales.co.uk/podcast Enjoy the episode? Share your takeaway in the comments and leave a review on Apple Podcasts to help more leaders discover the show. </description>
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  <author_url>https://scaleyoursales.co.uk/</author_url>
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