“Edison’s “1,093 patents notwithstanding, the number of truly superlative creative achievements can probably be counted on the fingers of one hand.” It’s… — Adam M. Grant Creativity Copy Share Image
“Good givers are great getters; they make everybody better,” Simmons explains.” — Adam M. Grant Copy Share Image
“By doing his best work for less coveted guests, Meyer was doing his colleagues a favor. Takers no longer felt that they… — Adam M. Grant Copy Share Image
“Unbridled optimism comes across as salesmanship; it seems dishonest somehow, and as a consequence it’s met with skepticism. Everyone is allergic to… — Adam M. Grant Hope Copy Share Image
“I’ll sum up the key to success in one word: generosity,” writes Keith Ferrazzi. “If your interactions are ruled by generosity, your… — Adam M. Grant Generosity 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 Copy Share Image
“According to management professors Daniel Levin, Jorge Walter, and Keith Murnighan, “adults accumulate thousands of relationships over their lifetimes, but, prior to… — Adam M. Grant Management Copy Share Image
“By giving away credit, Meyer compromised his visibility. “For a long time, George’s towering contribution to what some see as the most… — Adam M. Grant Long time Copy Share Image
“If you want to be original, “the most important possible thing you could do,” says Ira Glass, the producer of This American… — Adam M. Grant American life 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 Leadership Copy Share Image
“I asked Meyer what drew him to comedy, he said, “I love to make people laugh, entertain people, and try to make… — Adam M. Grant Environmental responsibility Copy Share Image
“As Samuel Johnson purportedly wrote, “The true measure of a man is how he treats someone who can do him absolutely no… — Adam M. Grant Measure of a man Copy Share Image
“Teachers’ beliefs created self-fulfilling prophecies. When teachers believed their students were bloomers, they set high expectations for their success. As a result,… — Adam M. Grant Confidence Copy Share Image
“Start the spark of reciprocity by making requests as well as helping others. Help generously and without thought of return; but also… — Adam M. Grant Helping others Copy Share Image
“The more successful people have been in the past, the worse they perform when they enter a new environment.” — Adam M. Grant Environment Copy Share Image
“In the majority of the world’s cultures, including that of the United States, the majority of people endorse giving as their single… — Adam M. Grant Copy Share Image
“Many times, you can have bigger impact if you know what to ask, rather than knowing what to say. I don’t learn… — Adam M. Grant Time 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
“seeking advice is among the most effective ways to influence peers, superiors, and subordinates.” — Adam M. Grant Copy Share Image
“givers always score high on other-interest, but they vary in self-interest. There are two types of givers, and they have dramatically different… — Adam M. Grant Generosity Copy Share Image
“One study of more than 2,800 Americans over age twenty-four showed that volunteering predicted increases in happiness, life satisfaction, and self-esteem—and decreases… — Adam M. Grant Depression Copy Share Image
“research shows that people who regularly seek advice and help from knowledgeable colleagues are actually rated more favorably by supervisors than those… — Adam M. Grant 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
“hiring stars is advantageous neither to stars themselves, in terms of their performance, nor to hiring companies in terms of their market… — Adam M. Grant Investing Copy Share Image
