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Summary
Exactly how important is it that we watch our… personal pronouns? We’ll look at that in our Thought of the Day. And in our interview segment, we learn from branding expert Bruce Turkel why our “brand” is not about us. It’s actually all about THEM. That also happens to be the name of his terrific new book.
Bob’s Thought of the Day
We’ll Explore:
- Why we shouldn’t focus on ourselves or even our product… but what we should focus on instead.
- A compelling story from one of Bob and John David Mann’s books illustrating how easy it is to say the words “I” and “me.”
- Why focusing on ourselves in the sales process makes us less effective as influencers.
Interview with Bruce Turkel
You’ll discover:
- Why the focus should not be what the brand is about, but rather who it is about.
- How branding both reinforces what you do, but also “pre-inforces” what you do.
- Why a good brand makes you feel good, but a great brand makes you feel good about yourself.
- What Bruce means by “Prius” politics, and the steps you should take to make things right when you make a mistake.
- Great advice from Oscar Wilde: “Be yourself… everyone else is already taken.”
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Interview Links
- TurkelTalks.com
- All About THEM: Grow Your Business by Focusing on Others by Bruce Turkel
- Building Brand Value: Seven Simple Steps to Profitable Communications by Bruce Turkel
- Brain Darts by Bruce Turkel
Resources
Listen to The Go-Giver Podcast on iTunes
About the Book
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. Joe learns that shifting his focus from getting to giving — constantly and consistently creating value for others — leads to exceptional returns.
Rapidly going from national bestseller to global phenomenon, The Go-Giver has gained a devoted following with over a million copies sold. It’s utilized as a resource in major corporations to small businesses, in schools and churches, in book clubs, and more. Nearly a decade since its original publication, this timeless story continues to help its readers find fulfillment and greater success in business, in their personal lives and in their communities.
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