“people only identify with a generalized giving group after they receive enough benefits to feel like the group is helping them.” — Adam M. Grant Generosity Copy Share Image
“In fact, the only sin which we never forgive in each other is difference of opinion.” Ralph Waldo Emerson” — Adam M. Grant Ralph waldo Copy Share Image
“success depends heavily on how we approach our interactions with other people.” — Adam M. Grant Interactions Copy Share Image
“The primary purpose has already been served by your preparation for this exam” . . . Success doesn’t measure a human being, effort does. Studies” — Adam M. Grant Effort Copy Share Image
“Advice seeking is a form of powerless communication that combines expressing vulnerability, asking questions, and talking tentatively.” — Adam M. Grant Asking questions Copy Share Image
“Setting high expectations is so important,” Skender says. “You have to push people, make them stretch and do more than they think… — Adam M. Grant High expectations Copy Share Image
“most of the jobs you get are more or less through word of mouth, or a recommendation. It’s really important to have… — Adam M. Grant Good reputation Copy Share Image
“When Huckman and Pisano examined the data, they discovered a remarkable pattern. Overall, the surgeons didn’t get better with practice.” — Adam M. Grant Doctor Copy Share Image
“Even when people are well intentioned,” writes LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman, “they tend to overvalue their own contributions and undervalue those of… — Adam M. Grant Copy Share Image
“I was dismayed to discover that even today, speaking while female remains notoriously difficult. Across cultures, there’s a rich body of evidence… — Adam M. Grant Feminism Copy Share Image
“In the words of Google executives Eric Schmidt and Jonathan Rosenberg, “Passionate people don’t wear their passion on their sleeves; they have… — Adam M. Grant Passion Copy Share Image
“Taking is using other people solely for one’s own gain. Receiving is accepting help from others while maintaining a willingness to pay… — Adam M. Grant Receiving Copy Share Image
“Meyer is a vegetarian who practices yoga, and in 2005 he cowrote Earth to America, a TBS special that utilized comedy as… — Adam M. Grant Environmental issues Copy Share Image
“Legitimizing small contributions draws in takers, making it difficult and embarrassing for them to say no, without dramatically reducing the amount donated… — Adam M. Grant Small Contributions Copy Share Image
“The turnaround highlights a remarkable principle of giver burnout: it has less to do with the amount of giving and more with… — Adam M. Grant Burnout Copy Share Image
“If you want to engage your audience, if you really want to grab their attention, you have to know the world they… — Adam M. Grant Attention Copy Share Image
“In a recent study comparing every Nobel Prize–winning scientist from 1901 to 2005 with typical scientists of the same era, both groups… — Adam M. Grant Education Copy Share Image
“This is the core challenge of speaking up with an original idea. When you present a new suggestion, you’re not only hearing… — Adam M. Grant Creativity Copy Share Image
“Some people, when they do someone a favor, are always looking for a chance to call it in. And some aren’t, but… — Adam M. Grant Favor Copy Share Image
“The most effective negotiators were otherish: they reported high concern for their own interests and high concern for their counterparts’ interests. By… — Adam M. Grant Selfless Givers Copy Share Image
“Venting doesn’t extinguish the flame of anger; it feeds it. When we vent our anger, we put a lead foot on the… — Adam M. Grant Anger Copy Share Image
“In three studies, gender expert Jennifer Berdahl found that sexual harassment isn’t primarily motivated by sexual desire: Women who meet feminine standards… — Adam M. Grant Beauty Copy Share Image
“If creative procrastination, selectively applied, prevented Leonardo from finishing a few commissions—of minor importance when one is struggling with the inner workings… — Adam M. Grant Artist Copy Share Image
“Givers tend to use more powerless speech, talking with tentative markers like these: • Hesitations: “well,” “um,” “uh,” “you know” • Hedges:… — Adam M. Grant Bad idea Copy Share Image
“identify high-potential people, and then provide them with the mentoring, support, and resources needed to grow to achieve their potential.” — Adam M. Grant Mentorship Copy Share Image
“It takes time for givers to build goodwill and trust, but eventually, they establish reputations and relationships that enhance their success.” — Adam M. Grant Success Copy Share Image
“Americans see independence as a symbol of strength, viewing interdependence as a sign of weakness” — Adam M. Grant Freedom Copy Share Image
“When people know how their work makes a difference, they feel energized to contribute more.” — Adam M. Grant Work Copy Share Image
“Otherish givers may appear less altruistic than selfless givers, but their resilience against burnout enables them to contribute more.” — Adam M. Grant Altruistic Copy Share Image
“you can’t just ignore someone because you don’t think they’re important enough.” — Adam M. Grant Ignore Copy Share Image
“The thing about credit is that it’s not zero-sum. There’s room for everybody, and you’ll shine if other people are shining.” — Adam M. Grant Credit Copy Share Image
“George has the best reputation of anyone I know. He’s incredibly generous in giving and helping other people.” — Adam M. Grant George Copy Share Image
“New research shows that advice seeking is a surprisingly effective strategy for exercising influence when we lack authority.” — Adam M. Grant Influence Copy Share Image
“By creating a norm of adding value, Rifkin transforms giving from a zero-sum loss to a win-win gain.” — Adam M. Grant Copy Share Image
“In roles as leaders and mentors, givers resist the temptation to search for talent first. By recognizing that anyone can be a… — Adam M. Grant Givers Copy Share Image
“a culture that focuses too heavily on solutions becomes a culture of advocacy, dampening inquiry. If you’re always expected to have an… — Adam M. Grant Copy Share Image
“As Adam Smith put it centuries ago: “the emotion which we feel for the misery of others… is by no means confined… — Adam M. Grant Emotion Copy Share Image
“But our best allies aren’t the people who have supported us all along. They’re the ones who started out against us and… — Adam M. Grant Allies Copy Share Image
“Instead of assuming that others share our principles, or trying to convince them to adopt ours, we ought to present our values… — Adam M. Grant Copy Share Image
“Tim Long adds that “there’s something magical about getting the reputation as someone who cares about others more than yourself. It redounds… — Adam M. Grant Reputation Copy Share Image
