Give and Take

Have you been told that to succeed, you must be ruthless? This summary shatters the "nice guys finish last" myth, revealing why the most successful people are often the most generous. Discover how you can make giving your greatest professional advantage without getting taken advantage of. You'll learn to identify the three reciprocity styles—Givers, Takers, and Matchers—and master the art of "otherish" giving. Uncover practical strategies to collaborate more effectively, build stronger networks, and give in a way that fuels your ambition instead of draining your energy.

Adam Grant is a leading organizational psychologist and Wharton’s top-rated professor, whose groundbreaking research explores the surprising power of helping others to achieve success. Challenging the conventional wisdom that self-interest is the key to advancement, he set out to rigorously study the dynamics of givers and takers in the workplace. His work combines compelling data with real-world stories, revealing how the act of contributing to others is not a weakness but a powerful and sustainable driver for both personal and professional accomplishment.