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The People-First Approach to Revenue Leadership in the Age of AI with Chris Bondarenko - Ep 34

The Sell Like A Leader Podcast··11 February 2026·42 min

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David Kreiger sits down with Chris Bondarenko, Chief Revenue Officer at 360 Learning, to explore what it really takes to build and scale high-performing revenue teams in today's rapidly evolving sales environment. Chris brings a people-first approach to sales leadership that emphasizes the strategic importance of hiring the right personas, developing talent through continuous learning, and understanding where AI actually creates value versus where it falls short. In this episode, he breaks down: Why top sales reps need to think like quarterbacks The three specific ways AI helps top performers win How to define clear success personas for each sales role and hire against these personas The two core revenue processes that must be clearly defined before any SaaS company can scale effectively You'll also hear Chris's perspective on why people will always be the differentiator in sales, the dangers of rushing to automate without considering brand impact, and why leaders need more time to simply think about their business. Connect with Chris Bondarenko: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisbondarenko/ https://360learning.com/ Connect with David Kreiger: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidkreiger/ https://salesroads.com/ Subscribe to the podcast and follow our Podcast LinkedIn page so you don't miss any episodes! https://www.linkedin.com/company/sell-like-a-leader-podcast/