The Hidden Cost of Cognitive Bias in Sales Hiring
Sales hiring failures are often expensive, disruptive, and more common than many leaders realize. This session explores how cognitive bias affects hiring decisions and what teams can do to improve their odds of selecting the right candidates. You'll learn how to identify the biases that distort judgment, refine your seller profile and job materials, and use structured interview scorecards to make stronger, more data-informed hiring decisions that support long-term sales performance.
Session Speakers:
- Carole Mahoney
Founder @ Unbound Growth
Carole Mahoney is the founder of Unbound Growth and author of the best-selling book Buyer First: Grow Your Business with Collaborative Selling. Known as the "Sales Therapist" at Harvard Business School, she serves as an Entrepreneurial Sales Coach for their MBA program. Carole has been named a top sales influencer by L…

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