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The Go-Giver

2007 business book by John David Mann


Summary

2007 business book by John David Mann

FieldValue
nameThe Go-Giver: A Little Story about a Powerful Business Idea
imageTheGo-Giver.jpg
image_size200
captionHardcover edition
authorBob Burg
John D. Mann
languageEnglish
subjectBusiness
genreSelf-help
publisherPortfolio
pub_date
media_typePrint
pages144 pp.
isbn978-1-59184-200-2
dewey650.1 22
congressHF5386 .B888 2007
oclc144767865

John D. Mann The Go-Giver: A Little Story About a Powerful Business Idea is a business book written by Bob Burg and John D. Mann. 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 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 for sales results, he inadvertently seeks the mentorship of The Chairman.

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":

  1. Value: Your true worth is determined by how much more you give in value than you take in payment.
  2. Compensation: Your income is determined by how many people you serve and how well you serve them.
  3. Influence: Your influence is determined by how abundantly you place other people's interests first.
  4. Authenticity: The most valuable gift you have to offer is yourself.
  5. Receptivity: The key to effective giving is to stay open to receiving.

Reception

The book was ranked ninth on the 2008 Businessweek Best Seller list.

References

References

  1. "Bob Burg - Influence & Success InsightsHome - Bob Burg - Influence & Success Insights".
  2. "John David Mann - New York Times Bestselling Author".
  3. "http://timesheetchronicles.wordpress.com/2012/01/07/on-the-go-giver/". The Timesheet Chronicles - Omar Halabieh.
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