054 No Complaining! - Jon Gordon - a podcast by Bob Burg
from 2017-02-07T08:00
Business, Attitude, Solutions, Relationships, Leadership
Summary
Complaining: What a wonderful habit … to rid ourselves of. We’ll look at that in our Thought of the Day. And in our interview segment, the amazingly talented entrepreneur, storyteller, and multi-bestselling author, Jon Gordon will share some great tips on overcoming the complaining habit both individually and within the business culture. That and more on today’s show.
Bob's Thought of the Day
You’ll discover:
- How complaining negatively affects the person doing the complaining, as well as the people around them.
- Why looking for a solution is much better than complaining.
- The effects of complaining on your brain.
- How to become the person others are seeking, instead of the one they are avoiding.
Interview with Jon Gordon
You’ll discover:
- How “energy vampires” can destroy your company.
- Why it’s better to focus on the solution instead of complaining about the problem.
- The link between complaining and feeling powerless.
- How to know when to surrender, and focus on controlling only what you can control.
- Why you can’t lead and complain at the same time.
- How love is the key to overcoming fear, whether you’re an athlete, business leader, educator, or any other type of leader.
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- Is complaining destroying your company culture? @JonGordon11 shows how to change the culture and focus on solutions. #culture
- Learn why you can’t lead and complain at the same time. @JonGordon11 #leadership
- Love is the key to overcoming fear. @JonGordon11 #love
Interview Links
The No Complaining Rule by Jon Gordon
The Carpenter by Jon Gordon
The Energy Bus by Jon Gordon
You Win in the Locker Room First by Jon Gordon
All of Jon’s books: JonGordon.com/books
Jon’s blog: JonGordon.com/blog
Resources
Eloqui Tip of the Week e-newsletter
Sell The Go-Giver Way Webinar
Further episodes of The Go-Giver Podcast
Further podcasts by Bob Burg
Website of Bob Burg