Training and Resources to make the jump from Sales Director to VP?

Any recommendations for reading, training, or resources that would help prepare me to make the jump from Director of Sales to VP of Sales?

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DaveFromCollege
Notorious Answer
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Account Executive
Spoken to many people about this, and quite frankly the answers I've heard are probably not what you want to hear. It's a lot of luck and factors outside of your control. 

With the exception of absolutely blowing your goals out of the water, you kinda have to rely on a VP leaving, company growing at a fast pace, or relationships with C-suite/VPs. The last one is probably the one you have most influence over! Really let them know that you are interested in moving up.

Then again, this is anecdotal. Information is from a few VPs/C-Suite folks that I am close with, so take it with a grain of salt.
JordyA
Good Citizen
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Director of Enterprise Sales
Unfortunately, I figured this to be the case. Definitely reaching out, networking building my "brand" and looking for mentors as my current company isn't going to get me there. Appreciate your insight.
CadenceCombat
Tycoon
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Account Executive
Interested to hear some responses!
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