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Summary
What is the essence of influence? We’ll look at that in our Thought of the Day. And in our interview segment, John David Mann is here to discuss some thoughts from our new book, The Go-Giver Influencer. That and more on today’s show.
Bob’s Thought of the Day
We’ll explore:
- How the definition of influence, and its essence, are not the same.
- What the essence of influence truly is.
- The positive results of influencing others correctly.
Interview with John David Mann
You’ll discover:
- How to place the focus on others when you feel like focusing on yourself.
- The essence of communication, and of collaboration.
- Why it’s in your own best interest to place the other person’s interests first.
- What it means to “listen with the back of your neck.”
- A memorable story from John’s experience in bankruptcy court.
- Why compromise is not the first option to pursue.
- The benefits of collaboration.
- That tact and diplomacy need never be confused with compromising one’s values.
- How letting go of having to being right actually makes you more influential.
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Interview Links
- JohnDavidMann.com
- The Go-Giver Influencer by Bob Burg and John David Mann
- John’s blog
- Connect with John on LinkedIn
- Connect with John on Facebook
- Follow John on Twitter
Resources
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.