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Summary
Complaining: What a wonderful habit … to rid ourselves of. We’ll look at that in our Thought of the Day. And in our interview segment, the amazingly talented entrepreneur, storyteller, and multi-bestselling author, Jon Gordon will share some great tips on overcoming the complaining habit both individually and within the business culture. That and more on today’s show.
Bob’s Thought of the Day
We’ll Explore:
- How complaining negatively affects the person doing the complaining, as well as the people around them.
- Why looking for a solution is much better than complaining.
- The effects of complaining on your brain.
- How to become the person others are seeking, instead of the one they are avoiding.
Interview with Jon Gordon
You’ll discover:
- How “energy vampires” can destroy your company.
- Why it’s better to focus on the solution instead of complaining about the problem.
- The link between complaining and feeling powerless.
- How to know when to surrender, and focus on controlling only what you can control.
- Why you can’t lead and complain at the same time.
- How love is the key to overcoming fear, whether you’re an athlete, business leader, educator, or any other type of leader.
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Interview Links
- JonGordon.com
- The No Complaining Rule by Jon Gordon
- The Carpenter by Jon Gordon
- The Energy Bus by Jon Gordon
- You Win in the Locker Room First by Jon Gordon
- All of Jon’s books: JonGordon.com/books
- Jon’s blog: JonGordon.com/blog
- Follow Jon on Twitter
Resources
- Eloqui Tip of the Week (Source of quote cited in Bob’s Thought of the Day)
- Selling The Go-Giver Way Online Video Course
- GoGiverEntrepreneursAcademy.com
- GoGiverSpeaker.com
- Burg.com
- How to Post a Review
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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.