The Go-Giver
 Hardcover edition | |
| Author | Bob Burg John D. Mann |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Subject | Business |
| Genre | Self-help |
| Publisher | Portfolio |
Publication date | December 27, 2007 |
| Media type | |
| Pages | 144 pp. |
| ISBN | 978-1-59184-200-2 |
| OCLC | 144767865 |
| 650.1 22 | |
| LC Class | HF5386 .B888 2007 |
The Go-Giver: A Little Story about a Powerful Business Idea is a book written by Bob Burg and John D. Mann.[1][2] It is a story about the power of giving. The first edition was published on December 27, 2007 by Portfolio Hardcover.
Summary
The Go-Giver as the authors tell, revolves around the story of a young professional (Joe) who is striving for success. Joe is ambitious, however lately it seems like his hard work and efforts are not paying off in terms of results. Following a disappointing quarter—in terms of sales results—he inadvertently seeks the mentorship of The Chairman.[3]
Joe then embarks on a learning journey by meeting Go-Givers—friends of The Chairman. Through these interactions he learns of the Five Laws of Stratospheric Success:
- The Law of Value: Your true worth is determined by how much more you give in value than you take in payment.
- The Law of Compensation: Your income is determined by how many people you serve and how well you serve them.
- The Law of Influence: Your influence is determined by how abundantly you place other people's interests first.
- The Law of Authenticity: The most valuable gift you have to offer is yourself.
- The Law of Receptivity: The key to effective giving is to stay open to receiving.
Reception
The Go-Giver's fictional story got the attention of several prominent business managers, including reviewers at Business Week.[4] The book was #9 on the Businessweek Best Seller list.[5]
See also
References
- ^ http://www.burg.com
- ^ http://www.johndavidmann.com/
- ^ "http://timesheetchronicles.wordpress.com/2012/01/07/on-the-go-giver/". The Timesheet Chronicles - Omar Halabieh.
- ^ Marshall Goldsmith (March 11, 2008). "What is a Go-Giver?", Businessweek. Retrieved on 22 October 2008.
- ^ "The Businessweek best seller list" (PDF). Retrieved on 22 October 2008.