Category Archives: The Go-Giver Blog

A Go-Giver Retreat

Some readers have told us that in their view, the central element of The Go-Giver that makes the story work for them is Pindar’s “Condition,” namely, that Joe is required to put each law into practice. “I need you to agree that you will test every Law I show you,” says the Chairman, “by actually…

Incentive to Go-Give Is Personal

One of the many blessings resulting from a free-enterprise-based economy is that it allows a person to find ways to add value to people’s lives and be rewarded for it. And, because of this incentive, people will find remarkably creative ways to create that value. And, the consumer will benefit greatly. Often, the incentive is…

Stopping Traffic

The other day we got this note from Adrienne Schultz, our amazing editor at Portfolio: So on my way to work today, I was walking through the Times Square subway station—a busy spot, as you can imagine. There was a man walking against traffic, nearly bumping into everyone as he passed by. I was a…

Can You Spot a Go-Giver?

In her blog Office-Politics, Franke James, Editor & Founder of Office-Politics®, dissects The Go-Giver and wonders if she knows people who indeed exemplify the Five Laws (i.e., could she “spot a go-giver?”). She shares one fascinating story in particular regarding a gentleman with a superb idea for “adding value” to the marketplace (simply for the…