Get on the Fast Track to Grant Writer: www.teresahuff.com/vip The Nonprofit Go-Giver Ripple Effect Lately we’ve been talking about being a go-giver and how this mindset shift can change not only your own life, but also those around you. Today we're taking that a step further. I'm talking with the loveliest couple, John David Mann and Ana Gabriel Mann, about their new book The Go-Giver Marriage. Our personal and professional lives are so intertwined; we need to take care of both. Whether you're married or not, this episode is full of golden tips for strengthening relationships both personally and within a nonprofit.  John and Ana share: How creativity affects our work The importance of using music, arts, and other skills throughout our lives How learning structure informs everything we do Interesting comparison of grant writing and book publishing Both grant funders and book publishers: “They’d rather say no than yes because no is a lot safer.” - John David Mann “Own your own material. Then there’s room for everybody to grow, and there’s room for compassion.” - Ana Gabriel Mann Don't be afraid to get feedback, whether to refine our grant writing or our marriage  This is full of encouragement and practical wisdom! Meet John David Mann & Ana Gabriel Mann John David Mann is coauthor of more than thirty books, including four New York Times bestsellers and five national bestsellers, including The Go-Giver (coauthored with Bob Burg), which has sold over 1 million copies and won the 2017 Living Now Book Awards Evergreen Medal for its “contributions to positive global change.” He is married to Ana Gabriel Mann and considers himself the luckiest mann in the world.    Ana Gabriel Mann, MA, holds a Master’s degree in clinical psychology and dance-movement therapy from Antioch New England, where she specialized in working with adults and family therapy. In addition to her work in family therapy and 5 Secrets marriage coaching, she has been clinical director for a program for people with Alzheimer’s disease, co-founded New England’s first college of Chinese medicine, and worked as a corporate consultant, speaker, trainer, and coach.    John and Ana have been dreaming about writing The Go-Giver Marriage together for nearly two decades. The book was released in March 2022. Connect with John & Ana:   John www.johndavidmann.com instagram.com/johndavidmann facebook.com/johndavidmann twitter.com/johndavidmann linkedin.com/in/johndavidmann Ana www.gogivermarriage.com instagram.com/anagabrielmann facebook.com/anagabrielmann twitter.com/anagabrielmann1 Challenge Question: What patterns do you need to shift? What small action steps will you commit to take? Connect with me over on LinkedIn or send me a message and I'll brainstorm with you. Listen to the episode for inspiration and practical advice. Free Audit: How Grant-Ready Is Your Nonprofit? Are you feeling overwhelmed with trying to help your nonprofit apply for grants? Go through the free audit and I'll help you sort out the next steps for your organization. Do You Have What It Takes to Be a Grant Writer? Take the Quiz: If you’re ready to explore a career in grant writing, take my free quiz, “Do you have what it takes to be a grant writer?” People are always surprised at how many skills they already have. The distance isn’t as far as they thought. Let’s figure out how you can use your skills to help change your world. If you're ready to step up your nonprofit game in 2022, join me on the Fast Track to Grant Writer. The world needs you.   Other Resources Mentioned: The Go Giver by Bob Burg and John David Mann Episode 89: How to Create a Ripple Effect by Becoming a Go-Giver: Bob Burg Wondering how to find grants and keep up with all the applications? Check out Instrumentl! It's a robust grant search, tracking, and project management tool. Go to teresahuff.com/instrumentl and use the code GWSPOD for a free two-week trial AND $50 off your first month. Connect with T