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Are you a giver or a taker? - Adam Grant

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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. Grant’s simple strategies show that any company has the ability to use the advantages of each personality to promote a culture of generosity.

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