Artwork

Content provided by Sean Patton, Leadership Development & Executive Coach, Sean Patton, Leadership Development, and Executive Coach. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Sean Patton, Leadership Development & Executive Coach, Sean Patton, Leadership Development, and Executive Coach or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.
Player FM - Podcast App
Go offline with the Player FM app!

69: Why Leaders Fail to Inspire (And How to Fix It) w/ Jen Halpern

42:57
 
Share
 

Manage episode 478814400 series 3661348
Content provided by Sean Patton, Leadership Development & Executive Coach, Sean Patton, Leadership Development, and Executive Coach. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Sean Patton, Leadership Development & Executive Coach, Sean Patton, Leadership Development, and Executive Coach or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.

Leadership is not about authority—it’s about connection. Yet too many leaders unintentionally create environments where employees feel unheard, undervalued, and unmotivated. In this episode of No Limits Leadership, I sat down with Jen Halpern, founder of Soft Sell Coaching, to discuss how leaders can foster trust, build engagement, and balance high expectations with authentic connection. Whether you lead a sales team, an executive board, or an entire company, the key to success is simple: listen, engage, and invest in your people.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Birth of Soft Sell Coaching – Jen’s journey from corporate burnout to purpose-driven coaching.
  • The Truth About Leadership & Sales – Why the traditional "hard sell" approach is outdated and how trust, connection, and humanizing sales lead to long-term success.
  • Great Bosses vs. Toxic Bosses – Jen’s personal experiences with inspiring vs. destructive leadership and the lessons learned.
  • The Balance of Compassion & Standards – How great leaders can be assertive without being authoritarian and hold their teams accountable while fostering a culture of trust.
  • Breaking the Myth of Sales Leadership – Why promoting top sales reps into management without proper training sets them up for failure.
  • Motivation Beyond Money – Understanding what truly drives sales professionals and why leaders need to check in regularly to keep their teams engaged.

Jen also shares practical exercises to help leaders build self-awareness, stronger connections, and more intentional leadership habits—including an unexpected (but powerful) fork-in-hand challenge!

If you’re a leader looking to develop high-performing teams without sacrificing humanity, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you transform the way you lead and sell.

🎧 Listen now and learn how to create a leadership style that blends impact, authenticity, and results.

Keywords

leadership, compassionate selling, sales coaching, corporate culture, trust in leadership, motivation, leadership development, sales teams, authentic leadership, personal growth

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Compassionate Leadership

02:30 The Birth of Soft Cell Coaching

04:10 Navigating Corporate Culture and Personal Growth

05:59 The Impact of Leadership Styles

10:28 Setting Standards and Expectations

13:37 Balancing Compassion and Assertiveness in Leadership

21:49 The Importance of Asking Questions

27:14 Building Trust in Leadership

32:36 The Need for Leadership Development

36:55 Legacy and Impact in Leadership

No Limit Leadership is the go-to podcast for growth-minded executives, middle managers, and team leaders who want more than surface-level leadership advice. Hosted by executive coach and former Special Forces commander Sean Patton, this show dives deep into modern leadership, self-leadership, and the real-world strategies that build high-performing teams. Whether you're focused on leadership development, building a coaching culture, improving leadership communication, or strengthening team accountability, each episode equips you with actionable insights to unlock leadership potential across your organization. From designing onboarding systems that retain talent to asking better questions that drive clarity and impact, No Limit Leadership helps you lead yourself first so you can lead others better. If you're ready to create a culture of ownership, resilience, and results, this leadership podcast is for you.

  continue reading

82 episodes

Artwork
iconShare
 
Manage episode 478814400 series 3661348
Content provided by Sean Patton, Leadership Development & Executive Coach, Sean Patton, Leadership Development, and Executive Coach. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Sean Patton, Leadership Development & Executive Coach, Sean Patton, Leadership Development, and Executive Coach or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.

Leadership is not about authority—it’s about connection. Yet too many leaders unintentionally create environments where employees feel unheard, undervalued, and unmotivated. In this episode of No Limits Leadership, I sat down with Jen Halpern, founder of Soft Sell Coaching, to discuss how leaders can foster trust, build engagement, and balance high expectations with authentic connection. Whether you lead a sales team, an executive board, or an entire company, the key to success is simple: listen, engage, and invest in your people.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Birth of Soft Sell Coaching – Jen’s journey from corporate burnout to purpose-driven coaching.
  • The Truth About Leadership & Sales – Why the traditional "hard sell" approach is outdated and how trust, connection, and humanizing sales lead to long-term success.
  • Great Bosses vs. Toxic Bosses – Jen’s personal experiences with inspiring vs. destructive leadership and the lessons learned.
  • The Balance of Compassion & Standards – How great leaders can be assertive without being authoritarian and hold their teams accountable while fostering a culture of trust.
  • Breaking the Myth of Sales Leadership – Why promoting top sales reps into management without proper training sets them up for failure.
  • Motivation Beyond Money – Understanding what truly drives sales professionals and why leaders need to check in regularly to keep their teams engaged.

Jen also shares practical exercises to help leaders build self-awareness, stronger connections, and more intentional leadership habits—including an unexpected (but powerful) fork-in-hand challenge!

If you’re a leader looking to develop high-performing teams without sacrificing humanity, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you transform the way you lead and sell.

🎧 Listen now and learn how to create a leadership style that blends impact, authenticity, and results.

Keywords

leadership, compassionate selling, sales coaching, corporate culture, trust in leadership, motivation, leadership development, sales teams, authentic leadership, personal growth

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Compassionate Leadership

02:30 The Birth of Soft Cell Coaching

04:10 Navigating Corporate Culture and Personal Growth

05:59 The Impact of Leadership Styles

10:28 Setting Standards and Expectations

13:37 Balancing Compassion and Assertiveness in Leadership

21:49 The Importance of Asking Questions

27:14 Building Trust in Leadership

32:36 The Need for Leadership Development

36:55 Legacy and Impact in Leadership

No Limit Leadership is the go-to podcast for growth-minded executives, middle managers, and team leaders who want more than surface-level leadership advice. Hosted by executive coach and former Special Forces commander Sean Patton, this show dives deep into modern leadership, self-leadership, and the real-world strategies that build high-performing teams. Whether you're focused on leadership development, building a coaching culture, improving leadership communication, or strengthening team accountability, each episode equips you with actionable insights to unlock leadership potential across your organization. From designing onboarding systems that retain talent to asking better questions that drive clarity and impact, No Limit Leadership helps you lead yourself first so you can lead others better. If you're ready to create a culture of ownership, resilience, and results, this leadership podcast is for you.

  continue reading

82 episodes

All episodes

×
 
Loading …

Welcome to Player FM!

Player FM is scanning the web for high-quality podcasts for you to enjoy right now. It's the best podcast app and works on Android, iPhone, and the web. Signup to sync subscriptions across devices.

 

Quick Reference Guide

Copyright 2025 | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | | Copyright
Listen to this show while you explore
Play