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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Want to Influence? Don’t Deny Human Nature
Great influencers don’t waste their time wishing people were different or that human nature wasn’t what it is, but rather work within the laws of human nature to benefit everyone involved.
First See It the Way It Is. Only Then…
There are certain natural laws of life. They are not necessarily good or bad. They just are. They are immutable; unchangeable.
The CBA’s of Life and Business
Our main motivation is happiness. Defined by Harry Brown as “the mental feeling of well-being” it is understood differently by each individual. People make decisions based on what they believe has the best chances of bringing them happiness … within the limited choices they have.
Just How Powerful an Influencer Are You?
I define Influence as the ability to move a person(s) to a desired action, usually within the context of a specific goal. Ultimate Influence™ is the ability to get the results you want when dealing with others while helping them feel genuinely good…about themselves, about the situation, and about you.
Sir Sidney Poitier’s Inspiring Advice
If your heart is burning to share your message, talents or gifts, and you, too, are determined to work at your craft with gusto, you can call yourself whatever you choose. Now, your task is working towards that goal.
Beware the Manipulative Frame
A frame is the foundation from which everything evolves. Set a frame of kindness, cooperation, win/win and benevolence and a very mutually beneficial result will most likely occur.
The Next Best Thing to Controlling Our Brand
At our recent Speaker Certification Training for a group of our Certified Go-Giver Speakers, the following was pointed out: “Bob, you are really protective of your brand.”
Getting Rid of Our Mental Ants
My great friend, author and Certified Go-Giver Speaker, Corey Jahnke (whom I call the “Zen Pharmacist”) often writes about an affliction he calls “ANTS.”
Show Me a Sign—One That REALLY Sells the Idea!
I recently saw a photo of a sign that—macabre as it was—no doubt brought some laughs. I immediately went into sales and marketing mode and thought of how perfect a message it was, including all the basic elements.
The Small Stuff Worth Sweating
Many are familiar with the term, First-World Problems. However, there is also a time to absolutely sweat the small stuff…because doing so can make a significant difference in your results.