The Go-Giver, Expanded Edition

A Little Story About a Powerful Business Idea

By: Bob Burg, John David Mann

Narrated by: Bob Burg, John David Mann

Length: 2 hrs and 54 mins

Publisher's summary

"Most people just laugh when they hear that the secret to success is giving.... Then again, most people are nowhere near as successful as they wish they were." The Go-Giver tells the story of an ambitious young man named Joe who yearns for success. Joe is a true go-getter, though sometimes he feels as if the harder and faster he works, the further away his goals seem to be. Desperate to land a key sale at the end of a bad quarter, he seeks advice from the enigmatic Pindar, a legendary consultant referred to by his many devotees sim­ply as the Chairman.

Over the next week, Pindar introduces Joe to a series of "go-givers": a restaurateur, a CEO, a financial adviser, a real estate broker, and the "Connector" who brought them all together. Pindar's friends teach Joe the Five Laws of Stratospheric Success and help him open himself up to the power of giving. Joe learns that changing his focus from getting to giving - putting others' interests first and continually adding value to their lives - ultimately leads to unexpected returns.

Imparted with wit and grace, The Go-Giver is a classic best seller that brings to life the old proverb "give and you shall receive." Nearly a decade since its original publication, the term "go-giver" has become shorthand for a defining set of values embraced by hundreds of thousands of people around the world. Today, this timeless story continues to help its readers and listeners find fulfillment and greater success in business, in their personal lives, and in their communities. This expanded edition includes the text of the original business parable, a new introduction, a discussion guide, and a Q&A with the authors.

©2015 Bob Burg and John David Mann (P)2015 Gildan Media LLC

Critic reviews

"This modern-day business parable, a quick read in the spirit of The Greatest Salesman in the World and The One Minute Manager, should do well with eager corporate-ladder climbers.... Over the course of five days, a restaurateur, a CEO, a financial advisor, a real-estate broker, and the mysterious 'Connector' teach Joe about the laws of value, compensation, influence, authenticity, and receptivity - concepts that make more immediate sense in this fictional context than they would in a formal business book." (Publishers Weekly)

it's really good book

it was an easy listen, very insightful and thought provoking, didn't really care for the questions at the end.

Awesome book to get some perspective.

I would recommend this book to anyone who has a business or is thinking of going into business. The Idea that this book presents has changed the way I look at my business, but more importantly my clients. If you want to get ahead and want to be the best, then this book is for you.

Phenomenal book on servent leadership!

Amazing concepts and the narrator's energy and enthusiasm was perfect. I recommend it highly, especially if you are in the service industry.

Amazingly Simply To Implement

This book shares tips that are amazing simple to implement. This is a great read that helped my networking.

A worth read for today's Entrepreneurial mindset

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes definitely, even if you are not interested in Entrepreneurial thinking, the books provides you an awesome fictional story which is based on true stories.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Joe. As story grew, Joe emerged as a Go-Giver, would love to become one.

What about Bob Burg and John David Mann ’s performance did you like?

They were able to present a Entrepreneurial thinking as some fascinating story like you are watching some fiction film. I have never found such a book in market.

If you could take any character from The Go-Giver, Expanded Edition out to dinner, who would it be and why?

That would be Joe. It is clear in the book that how Joe emerged as a Go-Giver, however, it is not clear how he become a successful Go-Giver and I believe it is beyond the scope of this book or may be any book.

Any additional comments?

We should promote this book to business schools and I believe the authors and readers are already doing that. I am for sure doing it now.

a game-changer

an eady, enjoyable and meaningful read. well worth the time. reading it again. the parable conveys many useful lessons and tools. not just a book, but a way to live surprisingly well.

Awesome Story with a Life-changing Message

This book shares an engaging and powerful story to deliver some life-changing laws and principles. If you are seeking to have more fulfillment in life and looking for the secret formula to success through service this book is a must read. Make sure you get a copy of this book, it may just change your life.

Random Man in the mall gave me this to read.

I really enjoyed this book,has a great perspective on how to approach life.

Go give

Beautiful concepts told as an amazing story. something anyone can learn from. Definitely a must read.

Wonderful!

This book is a simple, quick read with lots of knowledge for business people young and old.