This is what I find most magnetic about successful givers: they get to the top without cutting others down, finding ways of expanding the pie that benefit themselves and the people around them.
ADAM GRANTBerger poses many fascinating questions, including this one: What if companies had mission questions rather than mission statements? This is a book everyone ought to read – without question.
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Berger poses many fascinating questions, including this one: What if companies had mission questions rather than mission statements? This is a book everyone ought to read-without question.
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Procrastinate strategically… Procrastination may be the enemy of productivity but it can be a valuable resource for creativity.
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There are takers, who are always trying to serve themselves; matchers, who are always trying to get equal benefit for themselves and others; and givers, who are always trying to help people.
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Enemies make better allies than frenemies.
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People tend to have one of three ‘styles’ of interaction.
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If we want a better original idea, we must generate our own before we screen others’ suggestions.
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This profound book shatters that assumption, showing that the more vital skill is asking the right questions….
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The most meaningful way to succeed is to help others succeed.
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The more I help out, the more successful I become. But I measure success in what it has done for the people around me. That is the real accolade.
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When you’re dealing with an ambivalent relationship, you’re constantly on guard, grappling with questions of trust.
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Focus attention and energy on making a difference in the lives of others, and success might follow as a by-product.
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Every time we interact with another person at work, we have a choice to make: do we try to claim as much value as we can, or contribute value without worrying about what we receive in return?
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Negative relationships are unpleasant but predictable.
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Being a giver is not good for a 100-yard dash, but it’s valuable in a marathon.
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Most people believe that great leaders are distinguished by their ability to give compelling answers.
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