Category Archives: Influence

Steal The Show – Wisdom from Michael Port

Blog, Influence, Interviews, SuccessBy Bob Burg August 10, 2015 8 Comments

One does not have to be an actor, a professional speaker or stand up comedian to be onstage. Many times we’re under the figurative spotlight whether we want to be or not. Maybe it’s a sales presentation to a skeptical committee. Perhaps you’re in front of your city council attempting to persuade them regarding an…

Missing The Communication Target?

Blog, InfluenceBy Bob Burg June 29, 2015 8 Comments

I’ll never forget when an early business mentor told me, “Burg, when the shooter misses the target…it ain’t the target’s fault.” The older I get, and the more I study influence and communication, the more correct I believe he was. How often do we try and get our point across but fail? It seemed that…

The Referral-Based Mechanic

Blog, Influence, Success, The Go-GiverBy Bob Burg May 28, 2015 15 Comments

In his new book, Enhanced People Skills, John Terhune tells a great story about bringing his car to his mechanic for servicing (the warranty with his dealership had expired). The particular issue was a part that would have cost him well over $500 to repair. After doing some research, the mechanic informed John that the…

Solving Their Biggest Problem

Blog, Influence, Success, The Go-GiverBy Bob Burg April 17, 2015 10 Comments

It makes sense, doesn’t it? Those who solve the biggest problems provide the biggest value and — as a result — earn the highest incomes. In her bestselling book, Lean In, Facebook Chief Operating Officer, Sheryl Sandberg shares a wonderful story in this regard. Shortly after beginning at Facebook she was contacted by a woman named…

No ‘I’ In Team. Are You Sure?

Blog, General, Influence, SuccessBy Bob Burg April 10, 2015 10 Comments

I’ve never quite agreed with the saying, “there is no ‘I’ in ‘team’.” Well, I agree with it literally since, indeed there is no letter “i” in that word. I also agree and feel very strongly that the individual needs to put the interests of the team before their own. The way the saying is…

Reverse Scorpions

Blog, Influence, SuccessBy Bob Burg April 3, 2015 21 Comments

Many are familiar with the story about the scorpion who asked the frog if he could hitch a ride on his back in order to cross the lake. Assuring the skeptical frog that he wouldn’t sting him because “if I did, I would also drown” the frog relented and agreed. As you know, partway across…

You Can…Thrive – A Chat with Arianna Huffington

Blog, Influence, Interviews, SuccessBy Bob Burg March 27, 2015 14 Comments

In her 30-plus years in the U.S., Arianna Huffington reached the pinnacle of success; truly the embodiment of the American Dream. Wealthy, famous, powerful, respected and influential, and in huge amounts. In 2009, Forbes named her as the 12th Most Influential Woman in Media. Later, they ranked her 52nd Most Powerful Woman in the World.…

Tribe-Building Wisdom from Randy Gage

Blog, Influence, InterviewsBy Bob Burg March 24, 2015 2 Comments

Randy Gage — like many of us — is a huge fan of Seth Godin’s New York Times bestseller, Tribes. The book shows how those who desire to make a difference in their world can utilize online media in order to form connections toward a common purpose. It’s hard to imagine many people who understand…

Turn The Ship Around – Intent-Based Leadership

Blog, Influence, SuccessBy Bob Burg March 15, 2015 10 Comments

It’s perhaps the least likely place you’d see a leader intentionally giving control over to those on his team. From ancient kingdoms to current despotic regimes; from the old industrial mills to many modern-day large corporations; and from athletic teams to the armed forces, leadership has typically been hierarchical and top-down. The person at the…

When First Becomes Last

Blog, Influence, The Go-GiverBy Bob Burg February 27, 2015 8 Comments

Lately we’ve looked at placing other peoples’ interests first and how, far from being self-sacrificial, it’s actually the key to building successful business and personal relationships. So, it was very cool to come across the following quote from one of my heroes, High Point University President, Dr. Nido Qubein: “People who invariably put themselves first…

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