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Summary
Is mediocrity a worthy goal to shoot for? I think most of us would say “no.” We’ll look at that in our Thought of the Day. And later in our interview segment, Lisa Copeland will share with us her principles for Crushing Mediocrity, which is the name of her new book, as well as something she has lots of personal experience doing. That and more on today’s show.
Bob’s Thought of the Day
We’ll Explore:
- Why it’s not the job that makes one mediocre; only the attitude one brings to the job.
- A simple way to move from mediocrity to excellence, whether you’re a leader, salesperson, parent, teacher, firefighter, engineer … or anyone else.
- A key quote from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on the relationship between service and greatness.
Interview with Lisa Copeland
You’ll discover:
- The story of how Lisa became a person who doesn’t settle for mediocrity, and how she achieved huge success while working in a male-dominated industry.
- Why you must operate from your underlying purpose, and how Lisa has lived out her underlying purpose of empowering women throughout her career.
- The importance of owning your choices instead of running from them.
- What it means to “complete the past” and how it can help you move forward to success.
- The inspiring story of Rebecca Contreras, who went from being an unwed high school mother to serving in the White House under George W. Bush.
- Why you don’t have to be fearless, only to fear less.
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Interview Links
- Crushing Mediocrity by René Banglesdorf and Lisa Copeland
- LisaCopelandInc.com
- Follow Lisa Copeland on Twitter
- Connect with Lisa Copeland on Facebook
- EBW2020.com
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.