The GoGiver, Bob Burg
The GoGiver, Bob Burg
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The Go-Giver
A Little Story About a Powerful Business Idea

Author: Bob Burg, John Mann

Narrator: Bob Burg, John Mann

Unabridged: 2 hr 54 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Ascent Audio

Published: 11/01/2015


Synopsis

“Most people just laugh when they hear that the secret to success is giving. . . . Then again, most people are nowhere near as successful as they wish they were.”

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. 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 his many devotees sim­ply as the Chairman.

Over the next week, Pindar introduces Joe to a series of “go-givers”: a restaurateur, a CEO, a financial adviser, a real estate broker, and the “Connector” who brought them all together. Pindar’s friends teach Joe the Five Laws of Stratospheric Success and help him 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 returns.

Imparted with wit and grace, The Go-Giver is a classic bestseller that brings to life the old proverb “Give and you shall receive.”

Nearly 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 fulfillment and greater success in business, in their personal lives and in their communities.

This expanded edition includes the text of the original business parable, together with a foreword by Arianna Huffington, a new intro­duction, a discussion guide, and a Q&A with the authors.

About Bob Burg

Bob Burg is a highly sought-after conference speaker who regularly speaks to public audiences, corporations, and associations, including international Fortune 500 companies. A former top sales professional, he is the author of several books, including Endless Referrals, Adversaries into Allies, and The Art of Persuasion. He was named by the Amer­ican Management Association as one of the Top 30 Most Influential Thought Leaders in Business for 2014.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Dena on July 15, 2012

A quick read--done in an hour--with some great points. The Five Laws of Stratospheric Success 1. The Law of Value a. Your true worth is determined by how much more you give in value than take in payment 2. The Law of Compensation a. Your income is determined by how many people you serve and how well you......more

Goodreads review by Linda on February 18, 2009

just finished reading what is now one of my all-time favorite books. The title of the book is The Go-Giver, written by Bob Burg and John David Mann. This parable about a salesman named Joe, who wants to succeed in a big way, realizes that he is not doing as well as he wishes. In a moment of desperat......more

Goodreads review by Hamad on December 02, 2023

I heard great things about this book. It is a short book, so I decided to listen to the audiobook. Unfortunately, it was one of those books that made me roll my eyes every few minutes. I understand the idea and it really is a good one, the execution however was so bad and childish, and it is my leas......more

Goodreads review by Monica on April 03, 2017

If I had the money, I'd buy a copy of this book and send it to every person I know, wrapped in gold foil paper. This isn't just a business book. It applies whether you're a volunteer, in a romantic relationship, or with your coworkers. I just used one idea in the book that helped me work through a c......more

Goodreads review by Joseph on March 10, 2009

Obviously this wasn't a book for entertainment but for education. The points made were good and in the realm of common sense. The people involved have a habit of believing that the world has the wrong idea about everything and these people have all the answers. The events that lead to success were a......more