Status quo Quote by Adam M. Grant

“when takers presented suggestions for improvement, colleagues were skeptical of their intentions, writing them off as self-serving. But when ideas that might be threatening…

— Adam M. Grant

“It takes time for givers to build goodwill and trust, but eventually, they establish reputations and relationships that enhance their success.”

— Adam M. Grant

“We like to take credit when we get a new idea, as if we originated the idea in our brain, but what we actually…

— Chris Prentiss

“An extra effort will always bear an extra credit.”

— Dino Manubag

“If you demand recognition for giving — you’re buying something.”

— Frank Sonnenberg

“When people challenge your ideas, they help you (whether they know it or not).”

— Oli Anderson

“It is amazing how much people can get done if they do not worry about who gets the credit.”

— Sandra Swinney

Giving credit where credit is due is a very rewarding habit to form. Its rewards are inestimable.

— Loretta Young

“Although many successful givers start from the default of trusting others’ intentions, they’re also careful to scan their environments to screen for potential takers,…

— Adam M. Grant

“Sometimes quietly taking the credit can advertise you and your ability in a much louder way than telling everyone that you were the one…

— Loren Weisman

“Giving credit is a boomerang that comes back with interest.”

— Avi Liran

“Whenever the takers realize how nice it can be to be around givers, they usually increase their demands without offering anything from their side.…

— ThandazoPerfectKhumalo