Bob Burg

Bob Burg shares information on topics vital to the success of today's business person. He speaks for Fortune 500 companies, franchises, and numerous direct sales organizations. Bob’s audiences range from 50 to 16,000, and he shares the platform with today's top thought leaders, broadcast personalities, Olympic athletes and political leaders including a former United States President. He is the author of the widely-read Endless Referrals, and the WSJ best-selling business parable, The Go-Giver (coauthored with John David Mann). Bob’s newest book is Adversaries Into Allies, which draws on his own experiences and the stories of other influential people.

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Why This Successful Hall-of-Famer Embraces Failure

Personally, I’ve never enjoyed failure. I don’t think many people do. However, there is a big difference between not enjoying failure…and learning from failure. And, that’s the major lesson in Hall of Fame Quarterback—now longtime superstar…

A Great Start to Resolving Conflict

Recently, I posted on my Facebook page: “Focusing on how the *other person* views the situation is a great start to resolving a difficult interaction.” Yet, this can be difficult because—in order to do this—we must step…

The Value ( And the Sale) Was in the Solution

My friend, Ilene, related to me a fantastic story on how a roofer helped her own a new roof for her home. Earlier this year a powerful hailstorm greatly damaged the roof of Ilene’s home…

Overcome Your Personal Worry Movie

I’ve always found that one of the easiest pieces of advice to give someone is, “don’t worry.” I’ve also always found that one of the most difficult things for me to do is…not worry. Sort of like…

The Fragility of Receptivity

In John David Mann’s and my Go-Giver book series we discuss the fifth and final law, that of Receptivity and how challenging it can be for so many. In one sense, the abundance of lack…

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Missing the Communication Target

I’ll never forget when an early business mentor told me, “Burg, when the shooter misses the target…it ain’t the target’s fault.” The older I get, and the more I study influence and communication, the more…

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True Wisdom and False Lessons

As the Sages taught, “Who is wise? The one who learns from all others.” How often do we learn from an experience or a teaching but rather than stopping at the actual wisdom, take the lesson to a false conclusion?
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The Referral-Based Mechanic

In his new book, Enhanced People Skills, John Terhune tells a great story about bringing his car to his mechanic for servicing (the warranty with his dealership had expired).

The Immense Importance of Follow-Up

“People buy when they’re ready to buy, not when the salesperson is ready to sell. It’s all timing. We can either be there when they’re ready to buy or leave it to chance.”

No “I” in Team: Are You Sure?

I’ve never quite agreed with the saying, “there is no ‘I’ in ‘team.'” Well, I agree with it literally since, indeed there is no letter “i” in that word.