Name: Are you a giver or a taker?
Uploaded: 2017-01-03T15:37:47Z
Duration: 13 min 18 s
Description: In every workplace, there are three basic kinds of people: givers, takers and matchers. Organizational psychologist Adam Grant breaks down these personalities and offers simple strategies to promote a culture of generosity and keep self-serving employees from taking more than their share.

In every workplace, there are three basic kinds of people: givers, takers and matchers. Organizational psychologist Adam Grant breaks down these personalities and offers simple strategies to promote a culture of generosity and keep self-serving employees from taking more than their share.

Adam Grant: Are you a giver or a taker?

Are you a giver or a taker?

Evidence reveals that fostering a culture of generosity enhances organizational metrics: profits, satisfaction, retention.

Creating a pronoia-driven environment, where the assumption of mutual support prevails, can redefine success to be about contribution.

Nurturing a workplace culture of generosity not only enhances individual success but also boosts overall organizational performance.

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