The Go-Giver Podcast Bob Burg

Resilience, Courage, Relationships, Family, Change
Summary
 
Devastating life events can happen. The question is: If or when they do, can we be resilient enough to overcome them and thrive? We’ll look at that in our Thought of the Day. And in our interview segment, Kristin Smedley and Mary Fran Bontempo, two women who have had to be resilient, will share with us how to be brilliantly so. That and more on today’s show.
 
Bob’s Thought of the Day
 
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A fascinating question: How is it that some people are able to live fruitful and productive lives despite going through traumatic situations, while others are never able to recover? The inspiration that comes from seeing others turn a catastrophic situation into something positive.  
Interview with Kristin Smedley & Mary Fran Bontempo  
 
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Kristin and Mary Fran’s story of creating Brilliantly Resilient. Why it is not helpful to say to someone, “everything happens for a reason.” How small, intentional steps can help you get out of a big crisis. Three steps to becoming brilliantly resilient: reset, rise, reveal. A success story from someone who’d been sucker punched but was brilliantly resilient. The importance of not being married to outcomes.  
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“We wanted to be the resource we didn’t have.” @MaryFBontempo @KristinSmedley #resilience On this episode of The Go-Giver, discover the 3 steps to becoming brilliantly resilient. @MaryFBontempo @KristinSmedley #resilience “What can you actually do in this moment to effect change?” @MaryFBontempo @KristinSmedley #resilience  
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BrilliantlyResilient.net
Brilliantly Resilient: Reset, Rise & Reveal Your Brilliance! by Kristin Smedley & Mary Fran Bontempo
Thriving Blind: Stories of Real People Succeeding Without Sight by Kristin Smedley
The 15 Minute Master: How to Make Everything Better 15 Minutes at a Time by Mary Fran Bontempo
Brilliantly Resilient Podcast
Brilliantly Resilient Programs
Free Resources
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Brilliantly Resilient on YouTube
 
Connect with Mary Fran Bontempo on LinkedIn
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Connect with Kristin Smedley on LinkedIn
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Prosperity, Business, Love, Relationships, Rebirth
 
Summary
 
Authenticity should never be used as an excuse for not growing. We’ll look at that in our Thought of the Day. And in our interview segment, Randy Gage looks at how to up your game to actually re-create yourself. That and more on today’s show.
 
Bob’s Thought of the Day
 
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The concept of integrity and a powerful saying attributed to Gandhi. Why we must continually upgrade ourselves in order to live from our highest essence; our whole selves; our true authentic selves.  
Interview with Randy Gage
 
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The importance of being willing to pivot during the pandemic.  What it means to have a radical rebirth. The reason behind -- and essence of -- Randy’s newest book, “Radical Rebirth.” Why Randy says, “I had to kill off the parts of me that I didn’t like and develop the parts of me that I loved.” The difference between those who want to reinvent themselves, and those who don’t. Randy’s theory on the infinite nature of prosperity.  
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“You don’t have to take prosperity from someone else to give it to yourself. All true prosperity is infinite.” @Randy_Gage #prosperity “You can’t accept love from anyone else until you love yourself.” @Randy_Gage #prosperity “I had to kill off the parts of me that I didn’t like and develop the parts of me that I loved.” @Randy_Gage #prosperity  On this episode of The Go-Giver @Randy_Gage explores the question, “How do I become the highest possible version of myself?” #prosperity


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RandyGage.com
Radical Rebirth: Kill Off the Old You and Create a New Life! by Randy Gage
Risky is the New Safe by Randy Gage
Mad Genius by Randy Gage
The Prosperity Series booklets by Randy Gage
Randy’s Blog
The Power Prosperity Podcast 
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Randy Gage’s Prosperity TV 
 
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Imagination, Thinking, Mindset, Creativity, Laughter
 
Summary
 
A famous candymaker taught us some delicious lessons about imagination. We’ll look at that in our Thought of the Day. And in our interview segment, Dr. Sofie Nubani takes us through some powerful strategies for powering up our imagination. That and more on today’s show.
 
Bob’s Thought of the Day
 
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The power of imagination, as explored through my favorite movie of all time, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. The practically limitless power we have at our disposal when tapping into our imagination.  
Interview with Dr. Sofie Nubani
 
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Sofie’s backstory, philosophy of life, and how she defines creativity. Practical ways to be more creative. Some of the thinking styles that take us to higher creativity. The importance of divergent thinking (discovering many possibilities) and convergent thinking (choosing the best solution). Two powerful examples of creativity from Sofie’s book. All about her new project, The Circle of Creative Masters. The importance of laughter, and how to achieve laughter mindset.  
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On this episode of The Go-Giver, @NubaniSofie reveals how to use creative thinking to innovate and succeed. #creativity “Originality is your own unique flavor.” ~@NubaniSofie #creativity “It doesn’t matter what discipline you are with or what field you are representing, you can always become creative within that domain.” ~@NubaniSofie #creativity  
Interview Links
 
DrSofieNubani.com
CircleOfCreativeMasters.com
LaughterMindset.com
Optimize Your Creative Mindset: Unleash the Power of Your Imagination by Sofie Nubani
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Confidence, Bravery, Belief, Leadership, Relationships
 
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What exactly IS courage? We’ll look at that in our Thought of the Day. And in our interview segment, Shannon Ferraby desired a certain lifestyle for her family, and she desired it enough to face her fears and take the necessary steps. That and more on today’s show.
 
Bob’s Thought of the Day
 
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A powerful quote regarding bravery from Bran's (Game of Thrones) Dad ... and from from my Dad! Why we should look fear in the eye and take action that will either destroy that fear, or at least advance our situation even if the fear still exists afterwards.  
Interview with Shannon Ferraby
 
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A inspiring story of Kathy's and my initial introduction to Shannon. Why Shannon decided, despite note having any prior experience, to go into sales, and how she learned along the way. The importance of keeping your commitments. The difference between helping people MAKE their dreams come true, and helping people LIVE their dreams come true. How to help someone recognize their value. A peek into Shannon’s new book.  
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“By helping other women believe in themselves, I would up believing in myself again, too.” ~Shannon Ferraby #confidence “It’s believing in yourself, your abilities, and your value, and then enjoying that life you are creating right before your eyes.” ~Shannon Ferraby #confidence “I make it my mission to do whatever I can to try and break down the walls so they can be brave enough to try one more time.” ~Shannon Ferraby #bravery  
Interview Links
 
Lilla Rose 
Success Unwrapped by Shannon Ferraby
Overcoming Mediocrity: Successful Women 






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Shannon’s Great Hair Inspiration
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Time, Success, Productivity, Leadership, Culture
 
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Have you ever wondered how and why we accept certain things as being correct without truly understanding why? We’ll look at that in our Thought of the Day. And in our interview segment, Steve Glaveski, author of Time Rich, counters a very long-standing workplace tradition. That and more on today’s show.
 
Bob’s Thought of the Day
 
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An important question: Why do we unquestionably accept things as they are? A thought experiment regarding this often counterproductive element of human nature. The importance of not accepting the status quo...just for the sake of the status quo.  
Interview with Steve Glaveski
 
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The history of the 9 to 5 workday. Why working in a “flow” state helps executives become 5 times more productive. Why inbox zero is often a reflection of a lack of focusing on our own priorities. A reminder from Peter Drucker: “There’s nothing worse than the wrong thing done right.” The danger of “polishing” your work too much.  
6 strategies for becoming more productive at work:
 
Prioritize Cut Outsource Automate Test (your assumptions) Start (your engines)  
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“The larger an organization gets, the more process paralysis they experience because they are trying to protect an existing and common business model.” ~@SteveGlaveski #leadership “Say yes to things that are going to move you closer to your goals.” ~@SteveGlaveski #productivity Join us on this episode where @SteveGlaveski reveals 6 key strategies for becoming more productive at work. #productivity #time  
Interview Links
 
TimeRichBook.com
SteveGlaveski.com
LemonadeStand.online
CollectiveCampus.io
NoFilter.media
Time Rich: Do Your Best Work, Live Your Best Life by Steve Glaveski
Employee to Entrepreneur: Earn Your Freedom to do Work That Matters by Steve Glaveski
Harvard Business Review Article: The Case for the Six-Hour Workday by Steve Glaveski
Steve’s Blog & Podcast
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Purpose, Black Sheep, Values, Family, Leadership
 
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What’s the relationship between our values and our happiness? We’ll look at that in our Thought of the Day. And in our interview segment, Brant Menswar looks at how we can go about discovering--and I mean truly discovering--what those values are.
 
Bob’s Thought of the Day
 
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The difference between happiness and pleasure. My definition of happiness: a genuine and ongoing feeling of joy and peace of mind, the result of living congruently with one’s values. Why our actions must be congruent with that which we hold to be of value.  
Interview with Brant Menswar
 
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The meaning of “Black Sheep” values and why they are so very vital to one’s happiness. Brant’s background as a true... “rock star.” How an absolutely terrifying family situation inspired a major change in Brant’s life.  Why you must start with your non-negotiable values. The lie we believe about purpose. How to begin identifying your black sheep values.  
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“Every black sheep is 100% authentically original, and it cannot be twisted or changed into something it wasn’t meant to be.” ~@BrantMenswar #blacksheep “When you discover what your non-negotiable values are, it’s the activation of those values that allows you to choose a purpose in alignment with them.” ~@BrantMenswar #blacksheep “There is a difference between ‘important’ and ‘non-negotiable.’” ~@BrantMenswar #blacksheep  
Interview Links
 
BrantMenswar.com
FindYourBlackSheep.com
Black Sheep: Unleash The Extraordinary, Awe-Inspiring, Undiscovered You by Brant Menswar
Rock 'N" Roll With It: Overcoming The Challenge Of Change by Brant Menswar
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Brant’s Podcast
 
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