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• Commended for Axiom Business Book Awards (Business Fable) 2009

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A pithy business parable with the theme of putting the other person first' as the theme to business success and personal fulfillment. Joe, the young protagonist of the narrative, meets a series of mysterious teachers who encourage him to question his existing presumptions about business and success. Joe learns the 'Five Laws of Stratospheric Success' that guide his transformation from struggle to abundance.'

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? The Go-Giver is one of those rare books that entertains with a great storyline while simultaneously delivering an uplifting, life-affirming message that we can apply immediately.?<br> -- Darren Richardson, Science of Mind <br> ?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.?<br> ? Publishers Weekly <br> ?The powerful business idea referenced in the title is that ?shifting the focus from getting to giving and putting the other person first is the key to business success and personal fulfillment.? ? Explanations of theseo

? The Go-Giver is one of those rare books that entertains with a great storyline while simultaneously delivering an uplifting, life-affirming message that we can apply immediately.?<br> -- Darren Richardson, Science of Mind <br> ?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.?<br> ? Publishers Weekly <br> ?The powerful business idea referenced in the title is that ?shifting the focus from getting to giving and putting the other person first is the key to business success and personal fulfillment.? ? Explanations of theseE

a The Go-Giver is one of those rare books that entertains with a great storyline while simultaneously delivering an uplifting, life-affirming message that we can apply immediately.a<br> -- Darren Richardson, Science of Mind <br> aThis 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 a] Over the course of five days, a restaurateur, a CEO, a financial advisor, a real-estate broker and the mysterious aConnectora teach Joe about the laws of value, compensation, influence, authenticity and receptivityaconcepts that make more immediate sense in this fictional context than they would in a formal business book.a<br> a Publishers Weekly <br> aThe powerful business idea referenced in the title is that ashifting the focus from getting to giving and putting the other person first is the key to business success and personal fulfillment.a a] Explanations of these concepts and how to employ them are clear and to the point, and as with all successfully written business books, it will provoke thought and probably action as well.a<br> a Booklist <br> Burg and Mann have crafted a business parable that is drawing comparisons with Dr. Spencer Johnson's wildly popular 1998 book Who Moved My Cheese?,. . How one receives this message may vary, but learning and understanding it is essential ... the world always needs a fresh approach to its most important messages. For this purpose The Go-Giver is a great way to continue to spread a positive and enriching message. <br> a Soundview Executive Book Alert <br> aNot since Who Moved My Cheese? have I enjoyed a parable as much asthis. You owe it to yourself to read The Go-Giver and share its message with those who matter most to you. It is a beautiful book that will touch your soul and inspire your heart.a<br> aDavid Bach, #1 New York Times bestselling author, The Automatic Millionaire <br> a The Go-Giver does everything I would wish a good book to do. Read it to the very end.a<br> aMichael E. Gerber, author, The E-Myth <br> aThis terrific book wonderfully illuminates [the] principles of contribution, abundance, service, and success.a<br> aStephen M. R. Covey, author, The Speed of Trust <br> aA lovely reminder to us all that the world is abundant and rewards those who act with a generosity of spirit.a<br> aLois P. Frankel, Ph.D., author, See Jane Lead and Nice Girls Donat Get the Corner Office <br> aMost people donat have the guts to buy this book, never mind the will to follow through and actually use it. But you do. And Iam certain that youall be glad you did.a <br> aSeth Godin, author, The Dip <br> a The Go-Giver is the best business parable since The Greatest Salesman in the World and The One Minute Manager, a<br> aPat Williams, author, Souls of Steel, and senior vice president, Orlando Magic <br> aBurg and Mann have demonstrated that adding value to peopleas lives is the way to climb the ladder of financial success.a<br> aFran Tarkenton, Hall of Fame quarterback and founder and CEO, GoSmallBiz.com <br> aThese five simple principles will help you achieve your goals and fulfill your dreams!a<br> aBrian Tracy, author, The Psychology of Achievement <br> aThis book is exactly what is meant by the phrase aGreat things come in small packages.aa <br> aTom Hopkins, author, How to Masterthe Art of Selling <br> A cross between Jonathan Livingston Seagull and Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, The Go-Giver is a tale of transformation...For those who've stalled out on The Secret 's emphasis on what we want, want, want, the Chairman offers another secret--his trade secret: giving...Bob Burg, who travels the world sharing the principles of The Go- Giver, and John David Mann, author of The Zen of MLM, collaborate on this uplifting, quick-read of a book that will appeal to customers who want to bring more heart and a holistic sense of mission to their livelihoods. <br> --Connie Mears, New Age Retailer

Not since Who Moved My Cheese? have I enjoyed a parable as much as this. You owe it to yourself to read The Go-Giver and share its message with those who matter most to you. It is a beautiful book that will touch your soul and inspire your heart. David Bach, #1 New York Times bestselling author, The Automatic Millionaire The Go-Giver does everything I would wish a good book to do. Read it to the very end. Michael E. Gerber, author, The E-Myth This terrific book wonderfully illuminates [the] principles of contribution, abundance, service, and success. Stephen M. R. Covey, author, The Speed of Trust A lovely reminder to us all that the world is abundant and rewards those who act with a generosity of spirit. Lois P. Frankel, Ph.D., author, See Jane Lead and Nice Girls Dont Get the Corner Office Most people dont have the guts to buy this book, never mind the will to follow through and actually use it. But you do. And Im certain that youll be glad you did. Seth Godin, author, The Dip The Go-Giver is the best business parable since The Greatest Salesman in the World and The One Minute Manager, Pat Williams, author, Souls of Steel, and senior vice president, Orlando Magic Burg and Mann have demonstrated that adding value to peoples lives is the way to climb the ladder of financial success. Fran Tarkenton, Hall of Fame quarterback and founder and CEO, GoSmallBiz.com These five simple principles will help you achieve your goals and fulfill your dreams! Brian Tracy, author, The Psychology of Achievement This book is exactly what is meant by the phrase Great things come in small packages. Tom Hopkins, author, How to Master the Art of Selling aThis 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 a] Over the course of five days, a restaurateur, a CEO, a financial advisor, a real-estate broker and the mysterious aConnectora teach Joe about the laws of value, compensation, influence, authenticity and receptivityaconcepts that make more immediate sense in this fictional context than they would in a formal business book.a a Publishers Weekly aThe powerful business idea referenced in the title is that ashifting the focus from getting to giving and putting the other person first is the key to business success and personal fulfillment.a a] Explanations of these concepts and how to employ them are clear and to the point, and as with all successfully written business books, it will provoke thought and probably action as well.a a Booklist Burg and Mann have crafted a business parable that is drawing comparisons with Dr. Spencer Johnson's wildly popular 1998 book Who Moved My Cheese?,. . How one receives this message may vary, but learning and understanding it is essential ... the world always needs a fresh approach to its most important messages. For this purpose The Go-Giver is a great way to continue to spread a positive and enriching message. a Soundview Executive Book Alert aNot since Who Moved My Cheese? have I enjoyed a parable as much as this. You owe it to yourself to read The Go-Giver and share its message with those who matter most to you. It is a beautiful book that will touch your soul and inspire your heart.a aDavid Bach, #1 New York Times bestsellingauthor, The Automatic Millionaire a The Go-Giver does everything I would wish a good book to do. Read it to the very end.a aMichael E. Gerber, author, The E-Myth aThis terrific book wonderfully illuminates [the] principles of contribution, abundance, service, and success.a aStephen M. R. Covey, author, The Speed of Trust aA lovely reminder to us all that the world is abundant and rewards those who act with a generosity of spirit.a aLois P. Frankel, Ph.D., author, See Jane Lead and Nice Girls Donat Get the Corner Office aMost people donat have the guts to buy this book, never mind the will to follow through and actually use it. But you do. And Iam certain that youall be glad you did.a aSeth Godin, author, The Dip a The Go-Giver is the best business parable since The Greatest Salesman in the World and The One Minute Manager, a aPat Williams, author, Souls of Steel, and senior vice president, Orlando Magic aBurg and Mann have demonstrated that adding value to peopleas lives is the way to climb the ladder of financial success.a aFran Tarkenton, Hall of Fame quarterback and founder and CEO, GoSmallBiz.com aThese five simple principles will help you achieve your goals and fulfill your dreams!a aBrian Tracy, author, The Psychology of Achievement aThis book is exactly what is meant by the phrase aGreat things come in small packages.aa aTom Hopkins, author, How to Master the Art of Selling A cross between Jonathan Livingston Seagull and Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, The Go-Giver is a tale of transformation...For those who've stalled out on The Secret 's emphasis on what wewant, want, want, the Chairman offers another secret--his trade secret: giving...Bob Burg, who travels the world sharing the principles of The Go- Giver, and John David Mann, author of The Zen of MLM, collaborate on this uplifting, quick-read of a book that will appeal to customers who want to bring more heart and a holistic sense of mission to their livelihoods. --Connie Mears, New Age Retailer a The Go-Giver is one of those rare books that entertains with a great storyline while simultaneously delivering an uplifting, life-affirming message that we can apply immediately.a -- Darren Richardson, Science of Mind aThis 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 a] Over the course of five days, a restaurateur, a CEO, a financial advisor, a real-estate broker and the mysterious aConnectora teach Joe about the laws of value, compensation, influence, authenticity and receptivityaconcepts that make more immediate sense in this fictional context than they would in a formal business book.a a Publishers Weekly aThe powerful business idea referenced in the title is that ashifting the focus from getting to giving and putting the other person first is the key to business success and personal fulfillment.a a] Explanations of these concepts and how to employ them are clear and to the point, and as with all successfully written business books, it will provoke thought and probably action as well.a a Booklist Burg and Mann have crafted a business parable that is drawing comparisons with Dr. Spencer Johnson's wildly popular 1998 book Who Moved My Cheese?,. . How one receives this message may vary, but learning and understanding it is essential ... the world always needs a fresh approach to its most important messages. For this purpose The Go-Giver is a great way to continue to spread a positive and enriching message. a Soundview Executive Book Alert aNot since Who Moved My Cheese? have I enjoyed a parable as much asthis. You owe it to yourself to read The Go-Giver and share its message with those who matter most to you. It is a beautiful book that will touch your soul and inspire your heart.a aDavid Bach, #1 New York Times bestselling author, The Automatic Millionaire a The Go-Giver does everything I would wish a good book to do. Read it to the very end.a aMichael E. Gerber, author, The E-Myth aThis terrific book wonderfully illuminates [the] principles of contribution, abundance, service, and success.a aStephen M. R. Covey, author, The Speed of Trust aA lovely reminder to us all that the world is abundant and rewards those who act with a generosity of spirit.a aLois P. Frankel, Ph.D., author, See Jane Lead and Nice Girls Donat Get the Corner Office aMost people donat have the guts to buy this book, never mind the will to follow through and actually use it. But you do. And Iam certain that youall be glad you did.a aSeth Godin, author, The Dip a The Go-Giver is the best business parable since The Greatest Salesman in the World and The One Minute Manager, a aPat Williams, author, Souls of Steel, and senior vice president, Orlando Magic aBurg and Mann have demonstrated that adding value to peopleas lives is the way to climb the ladder of financial success.a aFran Tarkenton, Hall of Fame quarterback and founder and CEO, GoSmallBiz.com aThese five simple principles will help you achieve your goals and fulfill your dreams!a aBrian Tracy, author, The Psychology of Achievement aThis book is exactly what is meant by the phrase aGreat things come in small packages.aa aTom Hopkins, author, How to Masterthe Art of Selling A cross between Jonathan Livingston Seagull and Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, The Go-Giver is a tale of transformation...For those who've stalled out on The Secret 's emphasis on what we want, want, want, the Chairman offers another secret--his trade secret: giving...Bob Burg, who travels the world sharing the principles of The Go- Giver, and John David Mann, author of The Zen of MLM, collaborate on this uplifting, quick-read of a book that will appeal to customers who want to bring more heart and a holistic sense of mission to their livelihoods. --Connie Mears, New Age Retailer ? The Go-Giver is one of those rare books that entertains with a great storyline while simultaneously delivering an uplifting, life-affirming message that we can apply immediately.? -- Darren Richardson, Science of Mind ?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 ?The powerful business idea referenced in the title is that ?shifting the focus from getting to giving and putting the other person first is the key to business success and personal fulfillment.? ? Explanations of thesea

? The Go-Giver is one of those rare books that entertains with a great storyline while simultaneously delivering an uplifting, life-affirming message that we can apply immediately.? -- Darren Richardson, Science of Mind ?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 ?The powerful business idea referenced in the title is that ?shifting the focus from getting to giving and putting the other person first is the key to business success and personal fulfillment.? ? Explanations of thesea a The Go-Giver is one of those rare books that entertains with a great storyline while simultaneously delivering an uplifting, life-affirming message that we can apply immediately.a -- Darren Richardson, Science of Mind aThis 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 a] Over the course of five days, a restaurateur, a CEO, a financial advisor, a real-estate broker and the mysterious aConnectora teach Joe about the laws of value, compensation, influence, authenticity and receptivityaconcepts that make more immediate sense in this fictional context than they would in a formal business book.a a Publishers Weekly aThe powerful business idea referenced in the title is that ashifting the focus from getting to giving and putting the other person first is the key to business success and personal fulfillment.a a] Explanations of these concepts and how to employ them are clear and to the point, and as with all successfully written business books, it will provoke thought and probably action as well.a a Booklist Burg and Mann have crafted a business parable that is drawing comparisons with Dr. Spencer Johnson's wildly popular 1998 book Who Moved My Cheese?,. . How one receives this message may vary, but learning and understanding it is essential ... the world always needs a fresh approach to its most important messages. For this purpose The Go-Giver is a great way to continue to spread a positive and enriching message. a Soundview Executive Book Alert aNot since Who Moved My Cheese? have I enjoyed a parable as much asthis. You owe it to yourself to read The Go-Giver and share its message with those who matter most to you. It is a beautiful book that will touch your soul and inspire your heart.a aDavid Bach, #1 New York Times bestselling author, The Automatic Millionaire a The Go-Giver does everything I would wish a good book to do. Read it to the very end.a aMichael E. Gerber, author, The E-Myth aThis terrific book wonderfully illuminates [the] principles of contribution, abundance, service, and success.a aStephen M. R. Covey, author, The Speed of Trust aA lovely reminder to us all that the world is abundant and rewards those who act with a generosity of spirit.a aLois P. Frankel, Ph.D., author, See Jane Lead and Nice Girls Donat Get the Corner Office aMost people donat have the guts to buy this book, never mind the will to follow through and actually use it. But you do. And Iam certain that youall be glad you did.a aSeth Godin, author, The Dip a The Go-Giver is the best business parable since The Greatest Salesman in the World and The One Minute Manager, a aPat Williams, author, Souls of Steel, and senior vice president, Orlando Magic aBurg and Mann have demonstrated that adding value to peopleas lives is the way to climb the ladder of financial success.a aFran Tarkenton, Hall of Fame quarterback and founder and CEO, GoSmallBiz.com aThese five simple principles will help you achieve your goals and fulfill your dreams!a aBrian Tracy, author, The Psychology of Achievement aThis book is exactly what is meant by the phrase aGreat things come in small packages.aa aTom Hopkins, author, How to Masterthe Art of Selling A cross between Jonathan Livingston Seagull and Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, The Go-Giver is a tale of transformation...For those who've stalled out on The Secret 's emphasis on what we want, want, want, the Chairman offers another secret--his trade secret: giving...Bob Burg, who travels the world sharing the principles of The Go- Giver, and John David Mann, author of The Zen of MLM, collaborate on this uplifting, quick-read of a book that will appeal to customers who want to bring more heart and a holistic sense of mission to their livelihoods. --Connie Mears, New Age Retailer aThis 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 a] Over the course of five days, a restaurateur, a CEO, a financial advisor, a real-estate broker and the mysterious aConnectora teach Joe about the laws of value, compensation, influence, authenticity and receptivityaconcepts that make more immediate sense in this fictional context than they would in a formal business book.a a Publishers Weekly aThe powerful business idea referenced in the title is that ashifting the focus from getting to giving and putting the other person first is the key to business success and personal fulfillment.a a] Explanations of these concepts and how to employ them are clear and to the point, and as with all successfully written business books, it will provoke thought and probably action as well.a a Booklist Burg and Mann have crafted a business parable that is drawing comparisons with Dr. Spencer Johnson's wildly popular 1998 book Who Moved My Cheese?,. . How one receives this message may vary, but learning and understanding it is essential ... the world always needs a fresh approach to its most important messages. For this purpose The Go-Giver is a great way to continue to spread a positive and enriching message. a Soundview Executive Book Alert aNot since Who Moved My Cheese? have I enjoyed a parable as much as this. You owe it to yourself to read The Go-Giver and share its message with those who matter most to you. It is a beautiful book that will touch your soul and inspire your heart.a aDavid Bach, #1 New York Times bestsellingauthor, The Automatic Millionaire a The Go-Giver does everything I would wish a good book to do. Read it to the very end.a aMichael E. Gerber, author, The E-Myth aThis terrific book wonderfully illuminates [the] principles of contribution, abundance, service, and success.a aStephen M. R. Covey, author, The Speed of Trust aA lovely reminder to us all that the world is abundant and rewards those who act with a generosity of spirit.a aLois P. Frankel, Ph.D., author, See Jane Lead and Nice Girls Donat Get the Corner Office aMost people donat have the guts to buy this book, never mind the will to follow through and actually use it. But you do. And Iam certain that youall be glad you did.a aSeth Godin, author, The Dip a The Go-Giver is the best business parable since The Greatest Salesman in the World and The One Minute Manager, a aPat Williams, author, Souls of Steel, and senior vice president, Orlando Magic aBurg and Mann have demonstrated that adding value to peopleas lives is the way to climb the ladder of financial success.a aFran Tarkenton, Hall of Fame quarterback and founder and CEO, GoSmallBiz.com aThese five simple principles will help you achieve your goals and fulfill your dreams!a aBrian Tracy, author, The Psychology of Achievement aThis book is exactly what is meant by the phrase aGreat things come in small packages.aa aTom Hopkins, author, How to Master the Art of Selling A cross between Jonathan Livingston Seagull and Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, The Go-Giver is a tale of transformation...For those who've stalled out on The Secret 's emphasis on what wewant, want, want, the Chairman offers another secret--his trade secret: giving...Bob Burg, who travels the world sharing the principles of The Go- Giver, and John David Mann, author of The Zen of MLM, collaborate on this uplifting, quick-read of a book that will appeal to customers who want to bring more heart and a holistic sense of mission to their livelihoods. --Connie Mears, New Age Retailer Not since Who Moved My Cheese? have I enjoyed a parable as much as this. You owe it to yourself to read The Go-Giver and share its message with those who matter most to you. It is a beautiful book that will touch your soul and inspire your heart. David Bach, #1 New York Times bestselling author, The Automatic Millionaire The Go-Giver does everything I would wish a good book to do. Read it to the very end. Michael E. Gerber, author, The E-Myth This terrific book wonderfully illuminates [the] principles of contribution, abundance, service, and success. Stephen M. R. Covey, author, The Speed of Trust A lovely reminder to us all that the world is abundant and rewards those who act with a generosity of spirit. Lois P. Frankel, Ph.D., author, See Jane Lead and Nice Girls Dont Get the Corner Office Most people dont have the guts to buy this book, never mind the will to follow through and actually use it. But you do. And Im certain that youll be glad you did. Seth Godin, author, The Dip The Go-Giver is the best business parable since The Greatest Salesman in the World and The One Minute Manager, Pat Williams, author, Souls of Steel, and senior vice president, Orlando Magic Burg and Mann have demonstrated that adding value to peoples lives is the way to climb the ladder of financial success. Fran Tarkenton, Hall of Fame quarterback and founder and CEO, GoSmallBiz.com These five simple principles will help you achieve your goals and fulfill your dreams! Brian Tracy, author, The Psychology of Achievement This book is exactly what is meant by the phrase Great things come in small packages. Tom Hopkins, author, How to Master the Art of Selling

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"John David Mann is an entrepreneur and award-winning coauthor whose titles include the""New York Times""bestsellers""Flash Foresight""and""The Red Circle."" His""Take the Lead""was named by Tom Peters and the""WashingtonPost""as Best Leadership Book of 2011. Bob Burg is a highly sought-after conference speaker who teaches the principles at the core of ""The Go-Giver"" to audiences worldwide. A former top sales professional, he is also the author of ""Endless Referrals"" and ""Adversaries Into Allies."" He lives in Florida."""

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