463: How to Stay Calm and Authentically Influence Others - An interview with bestselling author Bob Burg

How do you stay calm when the conversation gets hard?

Whether you're leading a team, raising kids, serving clients, or navigating conflict with someone you love, your ability to stay calm may be your greatest leadership advantage.

In this powerful return to DREAM THINK DO, bestselling author Bob Burg shares why genuine influence doesn't begin with convincing others. It begins with mastering yourself.

Drawing from The Go-Giver Influencer, Bob reveals practical strategies for responding instead of reacting, creating trust instead of pressure, and leading conversations in a way that inspires commitment instead of compliance.

If you've ever walked away from a conversation wishing you'd handled it differently, this episode will give you tools you can start using today.

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What You'll Learn 1. Why Genuine Influence Creates Pull Instead of Push Bob explains why influence isn't about convincing people

The difference between compliance and commitment