Innovation, Business Strategies, Creative Thinking, Ideas, Connection

Summary

Not focusing on your competition is NOT the same as ignoring them. We’ll look at that in our Thought of the Day. And in our interview segment, Bob Sager shows us how to be creative and innovative as a way of distinguishing our businesses FROM the competition… in a very crowded and noisy marketplace. That and more on today’s show.

Bob’s Thought of the Day

We’ll explore:

The difference between FOCUSING on your competitors and ACKNOWLEDGING them.
Why it’s important to learn about your competitors but to focus on your customer.
That successful people live in the world that IS, not the world they WISH it is.
That your role is to create value for those in your target market—those you serve and wish to serve.

Interview with Bob Sager

You’ll discover:

The importance of presenting yourself in an innovative way, so people will pay attention.
The top three problem areas for businesses.
The principle of “magnification” in order to engage prospective customers.
How Bob Sager’s game, What’s the BIG Idea? elevates your creative thinking skills.
That coming up with good ideas means coming up with a lot of ideas.
An overview of Bob Sager’s subscription service for business strategies.

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People only pay attention until they THINK they know what you’re saying. Then they quickly move on. @sagerbob #communication
You have 5 seconds or less to capture people’s attention. @sagerbob #attention
If you want to come up with good ideas, you have to come up with a lot of ideas. @sagrebob #ideas

Interview Links

Find Bob Sager on LinkedIn.
Follow Bob Sager on Twitter.
Chat with Bob Sager on Clubhouse: @bobsager.
101 Freaking Brilliant Business Ideas: And Ten Ways YOU Can Create Your Own by Bob Sager
Discovering Your Greatness: A Higher Level Thinking and Action Guide by Bob Sager
Living a Wealthy Life: Stories of Gaining an Abundance in All Five Forms of Wealth by Bob Sager

Visit Spear Point Solutions’ website.
Connect with Spear Point Solutions on LinkedIn.
Follow Speak Point Solutions on Facebook.
Explore Spear Point Solutions’ Resources.
Learn More About the What’s the BIG Idea Game Show.
Check Out What’s the BIG Idea Show’s Facebook Page.
Watch What’s the BIG Idea Show on Youtube.

Resources

The Go-Giver Success Alliance look
Bob’s Ten Feel-Good Questions
Endless Referrals: The Go-Giver Way
The Go-Giver
The Go-Giver Leader
The Go-Giver Influencer
GoGiverSalesAcademy.com
Endless Referrals: The Go-Giver Way 2-Day Workshop
TheGoGiver.com
GoGiverSpeaker.com
Burg.com
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Happiness, Success, Integrity, Accountability, Intentionality

Summary

What does it really take … to be happy? We’ll look at that in our Thought of the Day. And in our interview segment, international franchisor Sarah Nuse will share wisdom from her fantastic book, Destined for Greatness. That and more on today’s show.

Bob’s Thought of the Day

We’ll explore:

• The idea that the pursuit of happiness is part of our human nature.
• That acting incongruently with your values makes it nearly impossible to be happy. 
• A converse truth: when you’re willing to stand on principle—even turning down a business opportunity others think you’re crazy to refuse—you WILL be happier.
• Knowing that much more often than not, staying true to your principles will not be self-sacrificial but rather the best business AND financial move you could make.

Interview with Sarah Nuse

You’ll discover:

• The fascinating story of how needing to earn some extra cash in college would lead to an international business career. And how desperation can catapult you to greatness.
• The power (and necessity) of doing the uncomfortable when building a business. 
• Sarah and her sister, Megan’s Shark Tank appearance...and the intrigue that transpired.
• The importance of aligning your business with who you are and who you want to be.
• Details about Sarah’s Destined for Greatness Accountability Program.
• How accountability and intentionality can help you accomplish your dreams, expand your goals, and deepen your relationships.

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• Soil responds to seeds, not wishes. ~ Sarah Nuse #fuelyourfire
• If you want to be great, you just have to be good every single day. ~ Sarah Nuse #greatness
• Being held accountable helps me to grow, change, and dream bigger, because I’m not alone. ~ Sarah Nuse #accountability

Thought of The Day Link: Episode 16 Alignment, Success, & Happiness https://thegogiver.com/2016/05/016-alignment-success-happiness/ 

Interview Links

SarahNuse.com

TippiToesDance.com

Destined for Greatness: Living an inspired life, from head to Tippi Toes by Sarah Nuse

Listen to Sarah’s Podcast

Hire Sarah to Speak

Take Sarah’s Course

Follow Sarah on Facebook

Follow Sarah on Instagram

Resources

The Go-Giver Success Alliance

Bob’s Ten Feel-Good Questions

Endless Referrals: The Go-Giver Way 

The Go-Giver 

The Go-Giver Leader

The Go-Giver Influencer

GoGiverSalesAcademy.com

Endless Referrals: The Go-Giver Way 2-Day Workshop

TheGoGiver.com

GoGiverSpeaker.com

Burg.com 

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Twitter, Social Media, Quotes, Excellence, Listening

Summary

The challenge of communicating effectively on Twitter can actually help us to be better communicators. We’ll look at that in our Thought of the Day. Then in the second segment, we’ll look at a few powerful tweets and then expound on them a bit in order to attain an even deeper understanding. That and more on today’s show.

Bob’s Thought of the Day

We’ll explore:

• Why Twitter can be a hotbed for misunderstanding, hurt feelings, and an insult or two.
• The importance of caring enough to ask ourselves how what we are about to say (and how we are about to say it) will likely be interpreted by the other person.
• Why we must train ourselves to communicate in a way that works for everyone involved. 

Segment 2

You’ll discover several timeless, wisdom-filled quotes and why they are so powerful:

• "Fight for the things that you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you." –Ruth Bader Ginsburg, former United States Supreme Court Justice
• "Excellence is not an ‘aspiration.' Excellence is not a 'hill to climb.' Excellence is the next five minutes. Or it is nothing at all.” –Tom Peters, author of The Excellence Dividend
• "The older I grow the more apt I am to doubt my own judgment." –Benjamin Franklin, inventor, printer, and United States diplomat

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• The challenge of communicating effectively on Twitter can actually help us to become better communicators.
• "Fight for the things that you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you." – RBG #change
• "The older I grow the more apt I am to doubt my own judgment." ~Benjamin Franklin #judgment
• "Excellence is not an ‘aspiration.' Excellence is not a 'hill to climb.' Excellence is the next five minutes. Or it is nothing at all.” @tom_peters, author of “The Excellence Dividend” #excellence

Links from Today’s Episode

Cascades: How to Create a Movement that Drives Transformational Change by Greg Satell 

The Excellence Dividend: Meeting the Tech Tide with Work That Wows and Jobs That Last by Tom Peters 

THINK AGAIN: The Power of Knowing What You Don’t Know by Adam Grant

Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World by Adam Grant

Principles: Life and Work by Ray Dalio

Resources

The Go-Giver Success Alliance

Bob’s Ten Feel-Good Questions

Endless Referrals: The Go-Giver Way 

The Go-Giver 

The Go-Giver Leader

The Go-Giver Influencer

GoGiverSalesAcademy.com

Endless Referrals: The Go-Giver Way 2-Day Workshop

TheGoGiver.com

GoGiverSpeaker.com

Burg.com 

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Beliefs, Visualization, Brain, Mind, Success

Summary

One is never too successful to retrain their brain. We’ll look at that in our Thought of the Day. And in our interview segment, Frederique Murphy shows leaders all over the world how to do that very thing. And that’s what we’ll discuss. That and more on today’s show.

Bob’s Thought of the Day

We’ll explore:

• A surprising experience from a number of years ago: while speaking at the Million Dollar Round Table of Insurance’s international convention, I discovered that many of the very top producers had major issues with actually asking for referrals.
• The importance of developing an abundance mindset in order to overcome an unconscious belief system that keeps us from attaining success and abundance.

Interview with Frederique Murphy

You’ll discover:

• How Frederique came to devote herself to the topic of neuroscience.
• The moment she knew she was going to help others discover what she learned herself.
• The difference between the mind and the brain.
• What neuroplasticity is, and how you can make it work for your success.
• Why you must lead beyond the edge of your comfort zone.
• Three elements you must have in order to change: beliefs, attitude, and behavior.
• The power of using imagery to help your brain visualize reaching your goal.

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• Awareness leads to change. The more aware you are, the better equipped you are to lead your life where you want to be. @IrishSmiley #awareness
• Use the power of your mind to rewire your brain. @IrishSmiley #brain
• What is neuroplasticity, and how you can make it work for your success? @IrishSmiley #knowledge

Interview Links

FrederiqueMurphy.com

Lead Beyond The Edge: The Bold Path to Extraordinary Results by Frederique Murphy

Frederique’s Blog, Podcast & Speaking Page 

Connect with Frederique on Facebook

Connect with Frederique on LinkedIn

Follow Frederique on Twitter

Follow Frederique on Instagram

Follow Frederique on Pinterest

Frederique’s YouTube channel

Resources

The Go-Giver Success Alliance

Bob’s Ten Feel-Good Questions

Endless Referrals: The Go-Giver Way 

The Go-Giver 

The Go-Giver Leader

The Go-Giver Influencer

GoGiverSalesAcademy.com

Endless Referrals: The Go-Giver Way 2-Day Workshop

TheGoGiver.com

GoGiverSpeaker.com

Burg.com 

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Peace, Organization, Prosperity, Finances, Mindset

Summary

What we decide to believe about ourselves is so often what we become. We’ll look at that in our Thought of the Day. And in our interview segment, Kenya Nelson Stevens will share her thoughts and wisdom on what she calls “Peaceful Prosperity.” That and more on today’s show.

Bob’s Thought of the Day

We’ll explore:

• Why financial prosperity has little to do with numbers and everything to do with our thoughts, feelings, and emotions around them.
• How telling myself as a kid that I was horrible at math eventually hurt me in business.  
• Why you should make a proactive study of financial prosperity and begin reprogramming those less-than-helpful beliefs about yourself.

Interview with Kenya Nelson Stevens 

You’ll discover:

• Why Kenya is called an “accountant with the heart of a teacher.”
• The importance of understanding accounting principles and practices such as balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and more.
• Kenya’s Positive Prosperity Cycle.
• Why organization and a clear vision is such a vital part of prosperity.
• The importance of health and wellness to your prosperity.
• Why everyone has the capacity and power to prosper in every aspect of their life, regardless of their situation or background.

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• “When we have peace, it leads to clarity, and clarity leads to prosperity.” ~Kenya Nelson Stevens #peacefulprosperity
• “The abundance of the universe is truly available for everyone.” ~Kenya Nelson Stevens #abundance #peacefulprosperity
• “Everyone has the capacity and power to prosper in every aspect of their life, regardless of their situation or background.” ~Kenya Nelson Stevens #peacefulprosperity

Interview Links

KNS.Solutions

Kenya’s wellness website

SmallTownGirlBoss.com

Kenya’s Quickbooks page

Hire Kenya to speak

Connect with Kenya on Facebook

Connect with Kenya on LinkedIn

Follow Kenya on Instagram

Resources

The Go-Giver Success Alliance

Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don’t Know by Adam Grant

Bob’s Ten Feel-Good Questions

Endless Referrals: The Go-Giver Way 

The Go-Giver 

The Go-Giver Leader

The Go-Giver Influencer

GoGiverSalesAcademy.com

Endless Referrals: The Go-Giver Way 2-Day Workshop

TheGoGiver.com

GoGiverSpeaker.com

Burg.com 

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Attitude, Magic, Relationships, Success, Motivation

Summary

So often the difference between victimhood and victory is a personal decision. We’ll look at that in our Thought of the Day. And in our interview segment, you’ll meet a man I greatly admire, and who will absolutely take anyone’s excuses away, and who does it with more than a touch of magic. That and more on today’s show.

Bob’s Thought of the Day

We’ll explore:

• An important truth: you cannot live in victimhood AND become a victor.
• What it takes to be victorious and overcome tragic events or situations of victimhood: you must make a decision that you will not allow yourself to be defined by those events.

Interview with Mahdi Gilbert

You’ll discover:

• Why Madhi became involved in magic as a youngster.
• The magic of Madhi’s can-do attitude.
• The inside story of Madhi’s appearance on Penn & Teller’s “Fool Us.”
• How Madhi helps people feel like heroes whenever they see his magic.
• His next project: walking across America performing magic for people.

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• I want people to feel like heroes whenever they see my magic. ~Mahdi Gilbert, Magician #attitude
• Even if you don’t think you have the gas to make it down the road, just go. ~Mahdi Gilbert, Magician #motivation
• On this episode of The Go-Giver, magician Mahdi Gilbert reveals the secret to overcoming obstacles...through a truly magical attitude. #success

Interview Links

MahdiTheMagician.com

Mahdi’s appearance on Penn & Teller’s “Fool Us” 

Madhi’s Speaking page

Connect with Mahdi on Facebook

Mahdi’s YouTube channel

Follow Mahdi on TikTok

Resources

The Go-Giver Success Alliance

Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don’t Know by Adam Grant

Bob’s Ten Feel-Good Questions

Endless Referrals: The Go-Giver Way 

The Go-Giver 

The Go-Giver Leader

The Go-Giver Influencer

GoGiverSalesAcademy.com

Endless Referrals: The Go-Giver Way 2-Day Workshop

TheGoGiver.com

GoGiverSpeaker.com

Burg.com 

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Charisma, Relationships, Success, Business, Questions

Summary

The key to “having charisma” might just be exactly the opposite of what we think it is. We’ll look at that in our Thought of the Day. Then in the second segment, I’ll share a suggestion on how to accomplish it. That and more on today’s show.

Bob’s Thought of the Day

We’ll explore:

• Two traditional definitions of “charisma,” along with another...that I like best.
• Why it’s not sustainable to base your success on natural charisma alone.
• An example from 19th-century England about the power of the right type of charisma.
• Why listening is a critical element of charisma.
• A powerful quote from Adam Grant’s new book, Think Again. 
• The big lesson: Your level of charisma is not about you but about how you make others feel about themselves.

Segment #2

You’ll discover:

• The value of Feel-Good Questions in making others feel genuinely good about themselves and, as a result, about you.
• The One Key Question that’ll set you apart from practically everyone they’ve ever met.
• F-O-R-M Questions that will always be welcomed by those you’re speaking with. 

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• What is TRULY the essence of Charisma? There’s a good chance it’s the opposite of what most people think it is. Find out on this episode of The Go-Giver Podcast. #charisma
• Is “Charisma” something that you either have or you don’t? The answer, as we learn in this episode of The Go-Giver Podcast, is not at all. Actually, far from it. #charisma
• Want to learn some surprising questions that will result in your being seen as Charismatic? Listen to this week’s episode of The Go-Giver Podcast. #charisma

Resources

The Go-Giver Success Alliance

Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don’t Know by Adam Grant

Bob’s Ten Feel-Good Questions

Endless Referrals: The Go-Giver Way 

Order The Go-Giver 

Order The Go-Giver Leader

TheGoGiver.com

GoGiverSpeaker.com

Burg.com 

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