| The Go-Giver: A Little Story about a Powerful Business Idea | |
| Author: | Bob Burg John D. Mann |
| Language: | English |
| Subject: | Business |
| Genre: | Self-help |
| Publisher: | Portfolio |
| Media Type: | |
| Pages: | 144 pp. |
| Isbn: | 978-1-59184-200-2 |
| Dewey: | 650.1 22 |
| Congress: | HF5386 .B888 2007 |
| Oclc: | 144767865 |
The Go-Giver: A Little Story About a Powerful Business Idea is a business book written by Bob Burg and John D. Mann.[1] [2] It is a story about the power of giving. The first edition was published on December 27, 2007 by Portfolio Hardcover.
The Go-Giver revolves around the story of a young professional (Joe) who is striving for success. Joe is ambitious, however lately it seems like his hard work and efforts are not paying off in terms of results. Following a disappointing quarter for sales results, he inadvertently seeks the mentorship of The Chairman.[3]
Joe then embarks on a learning journey by meeting Go-Givers—friends of The Chairman. Through these interactions he learns of the "Five Laws of Stratospheric Success":
The book was ranked ninth on the 2008 Businessweek Best Seller list.