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Apr 24, 2013
"There is a very real relationship, both quantitatively and qualitatively, between what you contribute and what you get out of this world." --Oscar Hammerstein II
Givers vs. Takers: The Truth About Who Gets Ahead
"A colleague asks you for feedback on a report. A LinkedIn connection requests an introduction to one of your key contacts. A recent graduate would like an informational interview. New research from Wharton management professor Adam Grant reveals that how you respond to these requests may be a decisive indicator of where you will end up on the ladder of professional success. Grant recently spoke with Knowledge@Wharton about his findings, which are explored in his new book, Give and Take: A Revolutionary Approach to Success. In this interview, he delineates the differences between givers, takers and matchers; explores who gets ahead -- and who falls behind, and reveals how we can identify our own style and adapt it for greater success."
BE THE CHANGE
What is your giving style? Reflect on the types of giving that most energize you and best match your skills. Experiment with "The Five Minute Favor".