Give and take book

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Contrary to popular belief, good guys don't always finish last, and, in fact, an altruistic mindset can help people get ahead professionally. Whenever we interact with others in a business situation, we need to decide how to comport ourselves: focus on our own goals, or give without worrying what we'll get in return. A giving personality has the power to launch a career or deep-six it. Wharton professor Grant uses psychology and behavioral economics to explain how and why givers can succeed or fail. While takers are often very successful Ken Lay, for example , they frequently lose credibility.

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Also by Adam Grant. It will serve as a new framework for both insight and achievement? As insightful and entertaining as Malcolm Gladwell at hi. They tried to figure out [if] you could identify the taker CEOs without ever meeting them.