Give and Take

Buchzusammenfassung

Adam Grant is an award-winning organizational psychologist and a professor at Wharton Business School. He has over 60 journal publications and has presented for many prestigious organizations, such as Google, Facebook and the United Nations.

Success in the professional world is often seen as a result of taking, yet numerous examples highlight how givers thrive by prioritizing the collective good. From Abraham Lincoln stepping aside in a senate race to further the abolition of slavery, to Jason Geller sharing a groundbreaking system at Deloitte, givers demonstrate how generosity fosters trust and leads to influential positions. This principle extends to networking, as seen with Adam Rifkin, whose selflessness enabled him to reconnect with dormant contacts effortlessly. Group dynamics and shared identities also shape generosity, encouraging even takers to give under the right circumstances. Givers like George Meyer, who prioritized the success of *The Simpsons* over personal credit, and mentors like Stu Inman and C. J. Skender, who nurtured overlooked talent, illustrate how helping others creates lasting impact. However, while givers often succeed, they must guard against burnout and exploitation. Even in communication, adopting a humble, attentive approach can yield remarkable results, proving that focusing on others often leads to mutual success.

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