Cultures and systems must support giving to thriveOrganizations with giver cultures outperform othersReward systems should recognize helpfulness and collaborationAction: Build peer-recognition and feedback loopsPromote role models who give wisely and effectively

Out of the Shadows

Givers build wider, stronger networksHelping creates goodwill and reciprocityWeak ties open unexpected doorsFive-minute favors are powerful connectorsAction: Offer small, specific help to weak ties weeklyKeep a giving list; avoid tracking favors

The Peacock and the Panda

Takers undermine trust and credibilityGivers build reputational capitalSuccess often depends on how others perceive your intentGivers win when reputation aligns with contributionAction: Be visible with your impact, not your intent

The Ripple Effect

Givers ask thoughtful, high-quality questionsAdvice-seeking can empower others and build trustStrategic giving enhances influenceAction: Use giving as a tool for learning and connectionAsk for advice to engage others meaningfully

Finding the Diamond in the Rough

Takers burn bridges; Givers build alliancesCollaboration works best when driven by genuine generosityGivers elevate team performanceAction: Encourage and reward givers in your networkCreate systems that discourage exploitation

The Art of Motivation Maintenance

Givers redefine success beyond individual winsPurpose and meaning matter more than prestigeGivers inspire others by elevating group goalsAction: Align giving with core values and long-term purpose

The Scrooge Shift

Givers use powerless communication to win	•	Powerless doesn’t mean weak—it signals trustworthiness	•	Listening well can lead to influence	•	Vulnerability and humility can be strategic	•	Action: Practice asking questions more than giving answers

The Power of Powerless Communication

Burnout comes from giving without boundariesSelfless Givers often sufferSuccessful Givers are other-ish, not selflessProtect your time, energy, and emotional bandwidthAction: Say “yes” selectively; specialize in giving areas that energize you

Chump Change

People operate as Givers, Takers, or MatchersGivers prefer to help without expecting returnTakers strive to get more than they giveMatchers aim for fair exchangesGivers are both the least and most successfulPrioritize long-term influence over short-term gainAction: Identify your default style; test matching in high-stakes environments

Good Returns

A groundbreaking look at why our interactions with others hold the key to success, from the bestselling author of Think Again and Originals For generations, we have focused on the individual drivers of success: passion, hard work, talent, and luck. But in today’s dramatically reconfigured world, success is increasingly dependent on how we interact with others. In Give and Take, Adam Grant, an award-winning researcher and Wharton’s highest-rated professor, examines the surprising forces that shape why some people rise to the top of the success ladder while others sink to the bottom. Praised by social scientists, business theorists, and corporate leaders, Give and Take opens up an approach to work, interactions, and productivity that is nothing short of revolutionary.

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