JOHN RUHLIN

The Thought Leader Revolution Podcast with Cameron Herold
“We’re trying to think of John as a gift to all of us because he really did teach us a lot about ourselves and our businesses and our communities and our friends and what really matter.”   

In addition to his expertise as a COO coach, Cameron has a deep personal and professional relationship with John Ruhlin. He shares anecdotes about how John’s approach to gifting—highlighted in “Giftology”—has impacted his own career and the business world at large.

The meaningful art of gifting is a concept that John Ruhlin—Cameron Herold’s close friend—popularized through his renowned book “Giftology.” Strategically, giving thoughtful and personalized gifts can create powerful, lasting impressions that build stronger relationships in both business and personal life. Giftology emphasizes the importance of giving without expectation, focusing on the recipient’s preferences and emotions rather than transactional gifts. 

Monday Moment Podcast by John O’Leary

“John Ruhlin grew up poor. When you grow up without much, you notice when people are generous. Maybe that explains why anytime anyone needed anything, John’s answer was always yes.

John and I had only known each other for a short period of time, and yet he didn’t hesitate to do what he could to help me achieve my goals. And the more I got to know this man, the more I witnessed him perpetually wielding his influence to benefit others.

He texted friends around the country telling them they should have me speak at their next event. John promised these business leaders that if I wasn’t the best speaker they had ever heard, he’d pay my entire fee.  It sparked more than a dozen speaking events for me.”

Entrepreneur Article by John Hall

“I was insecure about who I was because I saw leaders define success based on money or power. Ruhlin was one of the main people who showed me success as an entrepreneur and leader–and that life can be about the relationships you create and the impact you have on others instead…”

“#5.  Don’t be afraid of having faith or a genuine opinion. It’s important to have friends who may not share your beliefs, but true friends will never judge you for having them and will respect you.”

“#12.  Don’t change yourself to get someone to like you. The best relationships to have are those who accept you as you are with your faults and will help you improve to be the best version of yourself.”

“#22.  Always make things right. Mistakes happen all the time in business and in life, but do your best to reasonably compensate the people affected.”

Friday Forward by Robert Glazer 

“I’ve heard a lot of people talk about the legacy they will leave and how they want to shape it. Here’s the thing, though: I don’t think we get to determine our legacies. We live the life we want to live, and other people determine our legacies after we’re gone.

Some of the people I know with the most powerful legacies never talked about it during their lifetime. They simply lived as they felt life should be lived and focused on making an impact on others. It was always that impact, and the relationships they developed, that became their legacy.”

Beyond a Million Podcast by Brad Weimart

John Ruhlin, the visionary behind Giftology and founder of Giftology Group, was a leading authority on the power of using gifts as a business tool. His vision transformed the way companies think about and approach strategic gifting. 

We share this episode, which was recorded 3 years ago but never released until now, to honor his legacy and the profound impact he had on so many lives and the industry as a whole.