- 29 minutes 23 seconds181 Creating Your Big Idea – Bob Sager
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 How to Post a Review
1 June 2021, 7:00 am - 29 minutes 44 seconds180 Standing on Her … Tippi Toes - Sarah Nuse
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
Destined for Greatness: Living an inspired life, from head to Tippi Toes by Sarah Nuse
Resources
Endless Referrals: The Go-Giver Way
Endless Referrals: The Go-Giver Way 2-Day Workshop
25 May 2021, 7:00 am - 15 minutes 49 seconds179 Tweets … and Deeper Meanings
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
Endless Referrals: The Go-Giver Way
Endless Referrals: The Go-Giver Way 2-Day Workshop
11 May 2021, 7:00 am - 34 minutes 42 seconds178 Rewire Your Brain for Success - Frederique Murphy
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
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 Instagram
Follow Frederique on Pinterest
Resources
Endless Referrals: The Go-Giver Way
Endless Referrals: The Go-Giver Way 2-Day Workshop
20 April 2021, 7:00 am - 23 minutes 19 seconds177 Peaceful Prosperity - Kenya Nelson Stevens
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
Connect with Kenya on Facebook
Connect with Kenya on LinkedIn
Resources
Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know by Adam Grant
Endless Referrals: The Go-Giver Way
Endless Referrals: The Go-Giver Way 2-Day Workshop
13 April 2021, 7:00 am - 28 minutes 52 seconds176 Mindset Reset - Lisa Jimenez
Mindset, Success, Attitude, Vision, Alignment
Summary
Are our lives really that similar to a certain classic science fiction movie? We'll look at that in our Thought of the Day. And in our interview segment, Lisa Jimenez joins us with a powerful formula for resetting our minds and releasing our self-imposed limitations. That and more on today's show.
Bob's Thought of the Day
We'll explore:
- The similarities between "The Matrix" (the movie) and the matrix controlling our minds.
- Why many beliefs we unconsciously accepted limit our potential success and happiness.
Interview with Lisa Jimenez
You'll discover:
- Why harnessing the power of the mind is the most important tool you have.
- How to shift the hierarchy of who you are by embracing the Mindset Reset Formula.
- Why, at your core, you are pure potential energy.
- How one client radically shifted a very special relationship and recreated her life.
- How radically transforming yourself serves both you... and the world you impact.
- How embracing your spiritual nature can manifest into desired physical results.
- The importance of meditation, breath work, and journaling.
- Information regarding Lisa's next retreat.
The Mindset Reset Formula
- Embrace Your Duality
- Let Go
- Adopt Spiritual Truth
- Craft Your Victory Vision
- Leverage Alignment
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- In this episode of The Go-Giver Podcast, @RichLifeLisa shows us how to reset our minds and release that which holds us back from our ultimate potential. #prosperity
- Life with a prosperity mindset is inevitably prosperous. Life with an ease mindset is inevitably easy. Life with a fulfillment mindset is INEVITABLY fulfilling." @RichLifeLisa #prosperity
- "You become who you practice to be." @RichLifeLisa #practice
Interview Links
Mindset Reset: How to Retrain Your Brain and Transform Your Life! by Lisa Jimenez
(Click here to order an autographed copy.)
Conquer Fear! A Unique Blend of Psychology and Theology To Change Your Beliefs and Thus Your Results by Lisa Jimenez
Slay the Dragon: How to Get Out of Your Own Way and Get What You Want by Lisa Jimenez
Catalina Mindset Reset Retreat
Resources
Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know by Adam Grant
Endless Referrals: The Go-Giver Way
Endless Referrals: The Go-Giver Way 2-Day Workshop
6 April 2021, 7:00 am - 24 minutes 35 seconds175 Magically Making the Impossible … Happen - Mahdi Gilbert
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
Mahdi's appearance on Penn & Teller's "Fool Us"
Connect with Mahdi on Facebook
Resources
Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know by Adam Grant
Endless Referrals: The Go-Giver Way
Endless Referrals: The Go-Giver Way 2-Day Workshop
23 March 2021, 7:00 am - 19 minutes 16 seconds174 Counterintuitive Charisma
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
Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know by Adam Grant
Endless Referrals: The Go-Giver Way
Order The Go-Giver Influencer16 March 2021, 7:00 am - 37 minutes 27 seconds173 Creating Transformational Change - Greg Satell
Change, Values, Purpose, Leadership, Movements
Summary
What does it take to create and sustain transformational change? We'll look at that in our Thought of the Day. And in our interview segment, we'll have a discussion with the author of a magnificent book on that very topic. That and more on today's show.
Bob's Thought of the Day
We'll explore:
- Why we must never stop looking for ways to better the world.
- What it takes to do so: creating a plan, executing that plan, and implementing the correct strategies and tactics.
Interview with Greg Satell
You'll discover:
- Lessons about creating transformational change from two movements: one that failed (Occupy Wall St.), and one that succeeded (Otpor).
- The importance of using humor to dispel tension.
- Why you must reach out to those outside your movement, and welcome those who wish to join you.
- A key for creating impact: small groups loosely connected, united by a shared purpose.
- That violence doesn't work in terms of winning over the masses..
- What we can learn from two of the most notable transformational changes in modern history, Mahatma Gandhi's leading of the Indian independence movement, and the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s leading of the civil rights movement.
- The immense, game-changing importance of communicating shared values.
10 Principles for Transformational Change
- Revolutions don't begin with a slogan. They begin with a cause. The vision always needs to be rooted in solving problems people genuinely care about. That's why you can't bribe or coerce change. Once you start trying to engineer change through incentives, you are signaling that this is a change that people don't really want to make.
- Transformation fails because people oppose it, not because people don't understand it. For any significant change, there are going to be some people who aren't going to like it and they are going to undermine it in ways that are dishonest, underhanded, and deceptive. That is your primary design constraint. Change of any kind threatens the status quo, which never yields its power gracefully.
- Be explicit about your values. Values represent constraints and constraints bring meaning and credibility. A movement without values is nothing more than a mob.
- Resist the urge to engage those who attack and undermine you. In fact, as a general rule, you should avoid them until you have gained significant momentum. It will only frustrate you and slow you down.
- Focus on building local majorities. You want to be continually expanding your majorities within communities and clusters. When you go outside your majority, however, you get pushback. Stay on the inside pushing out.
- Shift from differentiating values to shared values. Differentiating values are what make people passionate about an idea, but shared values create entry points for people to join your cause. You overcome your opposition by listening and identifying shared values in what they say that can be leveraged to attract others to your cause.
- Mobilize people to influence institutions. Every action has a purpose. You are always mobilizing someone to influence something. For everything you do, you ask who are we mobilizing and to influence what?
- Scale change through empowerment. Instead of trying to get people to do what you want, find people who want what you want and give them resources to help them take action. It is through taking action, not taking orders, that people take ownership of the movement and make it their own.
- Survive victory. The victory phase is the most dangerous phase. You need to think about how to "survive victory" from the start. It's not enough to make a point, you have to want to make a difference.
- Transformation is always a journey, never a particular destination. The most important thing you can do to bring change about is simply to get started. If not now, when? If not you, who?
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- "The first step to building a platform for change is making people feel comfortable." Greg Satell @Digitaltonto #change
- On this episode, discover a key element for creating change and impact: "Small groups, loosely connected, but united by a shared purpose." @Digitaltonto #purpose
- "You get to the shared values by listening to your most ardent opponents." Greg Satell @Digitaltonto #values
Interview Links
Cascades: How to Create a Movement that Drives Transformational Change by Greg Satell
Mapping Innovation: A Playbook for Navigating a Disruptive Age by Greg Satell
Resources
Endless Referrals: The Go-Giver Way
Endless Referrals: The Go-Giver Way 2-Day Workshop
2 March 2021, 8:00 am - 27 minutes 24 seconds172 Creating Value … is YOUR Choice! - Amanda Buse
Small Business, Value, Women-Owned Business, Girl Boss
Summary
How important is it to your self-image, and to your business's bottom line, to walk in your value? We'll look at that in our Thought of the Day. And in our interview segment, Amanda Buse joins us with some excellent insights and strategies on how to communicate your value to your prospects, customers, and clients … and have a business that's both very enjoyable and very profitable. That and more on today's show.
Bob's Thought of the Day
We'll explore:
- An answer to a blog reader's question regarding the statement, "Money is an echo of value; the thunder to value's lightning."
- Why a lack of money is absolutely not a commentary on one's intrinsic value; only the value they've brought and communicated to the marketplace.
- Insights about the term, "walk in your value® based on the experience of Amy Wells.
Interview with Amanda Buse
You'll discover:
- Why women tend to undervalue what they have to offer.
- A fascinating study: women-owned businesses only make 30% of the revenue that male-owned businesses do (and the reasons behind this).
- Two keys to earning at the highest levels: a system, and belief in yourself.
- How fear and imposter syndrome hold us back.
- A simple way to stay in touch with your network and earn more referrals.
- What's included in Amanda's free Girl Boss Virtual Goody Bag
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- "90% of our success is mindset. The other 10% is strategy and execution." ~Amanda Buse
- "If you are not able to understand your own value and see it for yourself, no one else will see it." ~Amanda Buse
- "You need a system and you need belief to earn at the highest levels." ~Amanda Buse
Interview Links
FREE Resource: Girl Boss Virtual Goody Bag
Connect with Amanda on Facebook
Connect with Amanda on LinkedIn
Resources
Endless Referrals: The Go-Giver Way
Endless Referrals: The Go-Giver Way 2-Day Workshop
23 February 2021, 8:00 am - 25 minutes 1 second171 Grappling with the Gray - Rabbi Yonason Goldson
Ethics, Relationships, Business, Morality, Decisions
Summary
Deep within our hearts, we always know what the right thing to do is, don't we? Or do we? We'll look at that in our Thought of the Day. And in our interview segment, Rabbi Yonason Goldson joins us with some ancient wisdom that will help us to navigate through those often gray areas that life sets before us. That and more on today's show.
Bob's Thought of the Day
We'll explore:
- Some examples of what are known as "moral dilemmas."
- An example of an ethical dilemma from the book, Grappling with the Gray.
Interview with Rabbi Yonason Goldson
You'll discover:
- Why it's not always about knowing what the right thing to do is.
- The purpose of study: to learn how to think in an ethical way.
- The difference between the ethical and the legal.
- Why we are sometimes resistant to do the right things.
- Why compliance can be the enemy of ethics.
- The importance of refining yourself so you can consistently do the right things.
- Why relationships are the bedrock of success in every aspect of our lives.
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- "There's no app for being ethical."~ @yonasongoldson #ethics
- "It's not a question of always knowing what the right thing to do is. It's knowing how to approach complex situations and do the best we can to get to the most equitable and ethical resolution."~ @yonasongoldson #ethics
- "Legal is not necessarily the same as ethical. The last refuge of unethical is … 'But it's not illegal.'"~ @yonasongoldson #ethics
Interview Links
Grappling with the Gray: An Ethical Handbook for Personal Success and Business Prosperity by Rabbi Yonason Goldson
Proverbial Beauty: Secrets for Success and Happiness From the Wisdom of the Ages by Rabbi Yonason Goldson
The Rabbi & The Shrink Podcast
Connect with Rabbi Goldson on LinkedIn
Connect with Rabbi Goldson on Facebook
Follow Rabbi Goldson on Twitter
Follow Rabbi Goldson on Instagram
Follow Rabbi Goldson on TikTok
Rabbi Goldson's YouTube channel
Resources
Endless Referrals: The Go-Giver Way
Endless Referrals: The Go-Giver Way 2-Day Workshop
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