The Future of Selling Interview:
TaskUs Global Sales VP on Leading
High-Performing Teams

Published on May 16, 2025

Updated May 16, 2025

What does it take to lead a high-performing sales team today?

In an episode of The Future of Selling with Rick Smith, Phil Hernandez, global VP of sales, TaskUs, reveals what separates good teams from great ones.

Drawing on 20+ years of experience, Phil shares actionable insights on building a strong sales culture — from hiring strategies and developing leadership resilience to learning through failure.

He also talks about how AI is transforming sales enablement and customer engagement — and why the best leaders are leaning in, not backing away from technology.

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The Future of Selling Interview:
TaskUs Global Sales VP on Leading
High-Performing Teams