In this inspiring BOLT Podcast episode, Bob Burg—Hall of Fame speaker and coauthor of the international bestseller The Go-Giver—shares timeless lessons on leadership, influence, and success. From overcoming 24 publisher rejections to building a worldwide movement translated into 30+ languages, Bob emphasizes that sustainable success comes from authenticity, providing immense value, and leading with heart. Drawing wisdom from mentors like Dale Carnegie, Zig Ziglar, and his own father, Bob reveals that giving is not only the key to business growth but also to living a meaningful life. 

Highlights from the episode:

• Bob Burg and co-author John David Mann faced 24 rejections before their first Go-Giver book found a publisher
• The Go-Giver series focuses on shifting from a getting mindset to a giving mindset as a way of achieving success
• Bob's father was his first influence on understanding people skills and genuine care for others
• The Go-Giver Leader (originally titled "It's Not About You") demonstrates how title and positioning impact book sales
• Early adopters of the Go-Giver philosophy were already practicing these principles but needed the book to validate their approach
• Sustainable success comes from being laser-focused on providing value to others
• Bob's life motto: "Do your best to make everyone feel genuinely good about themselves."
• Leadership lesson from the book: "You can only lead as far as you can grow"

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