Author: Leah York, CAE; President of Talbott Talent
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Give and Take, by Adam Grant, is among the books I recommend most often. So what’s the difference between givers and takers? And which one do you identify with more?
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My favorite quotes from the book:
“When givers succeed they create a ripple effect for others to succeed.” -Adam Grant
“Every man must decide whether he will walk in the light of creative altruism or in the darkness of destructive selfishness.” -Martin Luther King, Jr.
BONUS CONTENT: Listen to Adam Grant interview Malcolm Gladwell.