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Summary
As human beings we’re bound to make mistakes. It’s important, however, to make as few unnecessary mistakes as possible. We’ll look at that in our Thought of the Day. And in our interview segment, one of my favorite leadership authorities, Skip Prichard, shares wisdom from his terrific new parable, The Book of Mistakes.
Bob’s Thought of the Day
We’ll explore:
- The difference between a mistake and an unnecessary mistake.
- How to decrease the odds of making unnecessary mistakes while accepting that they might still happen.
- Two examples of unnecessary errors from the world of baseball.
- An example of an unnecessary mistake in sales, and how to correct it.
Interview with Skip Prichard
You’ll discover:
- Why Skip describes his childhood home as a mini United Nations.
- The reason why Skip thinks of himself more as a learner than a teacher.
- The premise and purpose of Skip’s new book, The Book of Mistakes.
- Why the title of the book was a subject of much debate.
- The importance of being ready before you can be taught.
- Why you should not work on someone else’s dream.
- The danger of letting someone else define your value.
- Why the most successful people are also the most grateful.
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Interview Links
- SkipPrichard.com
- The Book of Mistakes: 9 Secrets to Creating a Successful Future by Skip Prichard
- Skip Prichard Leadership Insights (Blog)
- Connect with Skip on Facebook
- Connect with Skip on LinkedIn
- Follow Skip 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.
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