Category Archives: Blog

Sanders Says… “Collaborate, Build, Partner”

Blog, General, WWIBy Bob Burg May 18, 2011 7 Comments

In Tim Sanders‘ terrific new book, Today We Are Rich: Harnessing The Power Of Total Confidence, he talks about being a “builder of ideas” as opposed to a “destroyer of dreams.” He suggests being a “partner and collaborator” rather than what he calls the opposite, “the devil’s advocate.” He was not suggesting one should simply…

Build Others (And, Ultimately Yourself) Through Edification

Blog, WWIBy Bob Burg May 16, 2011 21 Comments

To edify, according to one definition in Webster’s, is “to build.” When you edify a person, you literally build them up in the minds of other people and, perhaps most importantly, in their own mind, as well. Edify a person, to others and to themselves, even for the things you wish they would do. They’ll…

The Product AND The Process…Both!

Blog, GeneralBy Bob Burg May 13, 2011 25 Comments

In yesterday’s post, we looked at a question posted by my friends, Chris Brogan and Joe Sorge on their show, Kitchen Table Talks” which asked, “Which is more important — the product or the process?” In examining the question, it was suggested that perhaps there was a third choice: that both are just as important.…

The Product? The Process? And A “Frame” Or Two

Blog, GeneralBy Bob Burg May 12, 2011 10 Comments

On Tuesday’s episode of my favorite Internet business show, “Kitchen Table Talks” with Chris Brogan and Joe Sorge, the “Question of the Week” was: “Which is more important — the product or the process?” In other words, of the two, the product itself, or the system by which the product is marketed and sold, which…

What, Who, And How

Blog, WWIBy Bob Burg May 9, 2011 13 Comments

Years ago, while reading a very good book by Milo O. Frank entitled, How To Get Your Point Across In 30 Seconds or Less, I was reminded that – in the context of persuasion – there are three essentials for every form of spoken or written communication: “Know what you want, know who can give…

Idea Man: One Huge “Takeaway Lesson” from Paul Allen

Blog, Book ReviewsBy Bob Burg May 5, 2011 12 Comments

Just finished the book, Idea Man: A Memoir by the Cofounder of Microsoft, by Paul Allen. It was a fascinating look into the digital genius, entrepreneur, philanthropist, musician and explorer whom, because of his private nature, few outside his world knew much about before this book. I learned many lessons from the book though it…

On Becoming A Better, More Effective Receiver

Blog, The Go-Giver, VideoBy Bob Burg May 4, 2011 24 Comments

In The Go-Giver, John David Mann and I share Five Laws; the last of which has to do specifically with receiving. As the story’s protege, Joe, suddenly concluded: “All the giving in the world won’t bring success, won’t create the results you want, unless you also make yourself willing and able to receive in like…

When Calling Someone’s Child A Monkey Is A Compliment

Blog, WWIBy Bob Burg May 2, 2011 34 Comments

We’ve all heard that “It isn’t what you say, but how you say it.” Well, what you say is also very important. However, how you say it often has an even greater effect. And, I believe that my great friend, Amy Wells of The Bridal Salon of San Antonio proves that with the following story:…

Self-Editing…A Beautiful Thing!

BlogBy Bob Burg April 29, 2011 46 Comments

I recently tweeted and posted on Facebook one of my favorite thoughts: “Just because you think it doesn’t mean you have to say it. Self-editing before speaking can help avoid much regret.” It seemed as though practically everyone who commented could relate, not only to the statement itself, but that we’ve all fallen victim to…

Rand (And Wattles) On Creation And Competition

Blog, General, The Go-GiverBy Bob Burg April 26, 2011 17 Comments

Yesterday I tweeted and “Facebooked” (still can’t get over those new verbs) 🙂 one of my favorite quotes from Ayn Rand, the Russian immigrant whose magnum opus, Atlas Shrugged has finally been made into a movie: “A creative (wo)man is motivated by the desire to achieve, not by the desire to beat others.” This was…

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