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The Go-Giver
Jun 26, 2024 10:46 AM

Author:Bob Burg,John David Mann,Bob Burg,John David Mann

The Go-Giver

Brought to you by Penguin.

A decade since its original publication, the term 'go-giver' has become shorthand for a defining set of values embraced by hundreds of thousands of people around the world. Today this timeless story continues to help its readers find fulfilment and greater success in business, in their personal lives and in their communities.

The Go-Giver tells the story of an ambitious young man named Joe who yearns for success. Joe is a true go-getter, though sometimes he feels as if the harder and faster he works, the further away his goals seem to be.

One day, desperate to land a key sale at the end of a bad quarter, he seeks advice from the enigmatic Pindar, a legendary consultant referred to by many devotees simply as the Chairman. Over the next week, Pindar introduces Joe to a series of successful 'go-givers' who teach him how to open himself up to the power of giving.

Joe learns that changing his focus from getting to giving - putting others' interests first and continually adding value to their lives - ultimately leads to unexpected results.

The Go-Giver is a classic bestseller that brings to life the old proverb 'Give and you shall receive'.

'This terrific book wonderfully illuminates the principles of contribution, abundance, service and success' Stephen Covey, bestselling author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

'Most people don't have the guts to buy this book, never mind the will to follow through and actually use it. But you do. And I'm certain that you'll be glad you did' Seth Godin, bestselling author of This is Marketing

© Bob Burg and John David Mann 2010 (P) Penguin Audio 2022

Reviews

Most people don't have the guts to buy this book, never mind the will to follow through and actually use it. But you do. And I'm certain that you'll be glad you did

—— Seth Godin, author of The Dip

These five simple principles will help you achieve your goals and fulfil your dreams!

—— Brian Tracy, author of Eat That Frog!

This terrific book wonderfully illuminates the principles of contribution, abundance, service and success

—— Stephen Covey, bestselling author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

Not since Who Moved My Cheese? have I enjoyed a parable as much as this. You owe it to yourself to read The Go-Giver and share its message with those who matter most to you

—— David Bach, author of The Automatic Millionaire

The Go-Giver is the best business parable since The Greatest Salesman in the World and The One Minute Manager

—— Pat Williams, author of Souls of Steel, and senior vice president, Orlando Magic

The Go-Giver is one of those rare books that entertains with a great storyline while simultaneously delivering an uplifting, life-affirming message that we can apply immediately

—— Darren Richardson, author of Science of Mind

A lovely reminder to us all that the world is abundant and rewards those who act with a generosity of spirit

—— Lois P. Frankel, PhD, author of See Jane Lead and Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office

A fascinating insight into the lives of leaders and the challenges they bring to coaching, from one of the World's best executive coaches. Read this for a fly on the wall view of executive coaching

—— Professor Jonathan Passmore, Henley Business School

This exceptional book brings together, in rare combination, deep and compassionate insight into individual psychology with a sophisticated understanding of working life in organisations. It will be a source of wisdom for managers everywhere, but also for anyone interested in human nature

—— Nicholas Spice, London Review of Books

Ultimately, this is an honest and moving account of both client and coach experience. If you enjoyed Yalom's Love's Executioner, you may well enjoy this, and who knows, maybe one day this book will be regarded as the coaching equivalent of that classic text?

—— Coaching Today

Funny and sharp, with great stories and wise and scientifically grounded advice, Jerks at Work is a life-saver for anyone who has to deal with difficult people at work-which includes just about everyone!

—— Paul Bloom, Professor of Psychology at the University of Toronto and author of The Sweet Spot

It's hard to believe that a book so insightful about how we can flourish at work is also this funny and raw.

—— Eli J. Finkel, Professor of Psychology at Northwestern University

In this superb book, Gillian Tett - Editor-at-Large at the Financial Times - applies the lessons of her doctorate in anthropology to the world of business and, more generally, to social behaviour and trends . . . There are many reasons to read Anthro-Vision, but the most compelling is its liberation of [its] analysis from the often phoney and banal punch-ups of today's culture wars.

—— Matthew D'Ancona , Tortoise

A really interesting read. Increasingly, businesses are understanding that we can change our attitudes to things - be better at managing people, managing ourselves, and become more profitable - if we do not take a myopic view of culture.

—— Nihal Arthanayake, BBC Radio 5 Live

Fantastic . . . A wonderful book and I recommend it. It will help you think about the world differently, but it will also help you think about yourself differently. A very entertaining exercise in a kind of social and cultural mindfulness.

—— Matthew Taylor, Chief Executive, Royal Society of Arts , RSA Bridges to the Future

Deliberately listening to other people and taking on their perspective is a rare skill, and a powerful tool . . . For readers, this book offers something more valuable: the opportunity to consider how truly strange we all are.

—— New Statesman

Wonderful . . . [on] that anthropological skill of looking at things from the outside.

—— Rory Sutherland, Vice Chairman, Ogilvy UK and author of Alchemy

Full of examples that make you see work and business differently.

—— The Indicator , NPR

A rattling good read . . . The book has loads of interesting vignettes about the use of anthropology, particularly in business.

—— Diane Coyle, Bennett Professor of Public Policy, University of Cambridge

Tett's examples of research are vivid, surprising and imaginative; their revelations are informative . . . Tett's book is lots of fun and could even create a few business converts to the anthropological cause.

—— Times Higher Education

It's hard to argue with her common-sense case that companies should strive to take an outsider's view . . . Packed full of insight, this has the power to change minds.

—— Publishers Weekly

I cannot tell you how much I enjoyed reading this book . . . A terrific piece of work.

—— Thomas Friedman, author of THE WORLD IS FLAT and THANK YOU FOR BEING LATE

A compelling, readable argument for the business value of anthropology.

—— Strategy + Business
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