Give And Take By Adam Grant

In Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives Our Success, renowned organizational psychologist Adam Grant challenges the traditional view of success as purely competitive. Instead, he reveals that some of the most successful people in business, education, and life are not takers or matchers—but givers.

Through engaging research and powerful stories, Grant categorizes people into three types:

• Givers – those who help others without expecting anything in return

• Takers – those who seek to gain more than they give

• Matchers – those who balance giving and getting

He shows how givers can actually outperform takers and matchers in the long run, as long as they set healthy boundaries. The book also offers strategies for avoiding burnout while still embracing generosity.

Key Takeaways:

• Generosity can lead to deeper relationships, stronger reputations, and greater influence

• Successful givers know how to protect their time and energy

• Takers may rise quickly, but often fall just as fast due to poor relationships

• Creating a culture of giving improves performance in teams and organizations

• Helping others can create ripple effects of success for everyone involved