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Give and Take

From the author of million-copy bestseller THINK AGAIN

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Give and Take

By: Adam Grant
Narrated by: Adam Sims
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 From the audio bestselling author of THINK AGAIN and ORIGINALS. Why givers - not takers or matchers - win big. Perfect for anyone who enjoyed QUIET or THINKING FAST AND SLOW.

The motivations behind today's most successful leaders and entrepreneurs come to a simple yet decisive explanation: there are people who give, people who take, people who match, and people who fake. Our world is filled with these givers, takers, matchers and fakers. Amazingly, those who succeed (not only personally but for their clients and companies) don't take or match. They give. (Although they're not necessarily philanthropic.)

GIVE AND TAKE presents the fascinating secrets to givers' success. The results are unequivocal: givers gain big. Jack Welch, Richard Branson, Jon Huntsman Sr. - all of them are givers. In a world in which so many takers such as Bernard Madoff and Raj Rajaratnam have ruined lives and reputations, this book will reassure readers that the real power lies in becoming a giver. Since the vast majority of people aren't born givers, Grant not only presents the case for why givers win, he also offers their hidden strategies for winning.

Read by Adam Sims
(p) Orion Publishing Group 2018 Business Development & Entrepreneurship Career Success Entrepreneurship Management Management & Leadership Business Inspiring Leadership

Critic Reviews

Give and Take is perfectly timed and beautifully weighted ... Above all, Grant's book is optimistic, a refreshing change after years of reading angry indictments of fallen corporate idols ... [An] excellent book (Andrew Hill)
Backed up by anecdotes of success across a range of industries and scenarios, as well as numerous academic studies, the arguments of Give and Take are grounded in ample research ... His writing style draws you in ... [I]t's an interesting take on game theory in a practical context, and the notion that givers can succeed is an inspirational one
Give and Take just might be the most important book of this young century. As insightful and entertaining as Malcolm Gladwell at his best, this book has profound implications for how we manage our careers, deal with our friends and relatives, raise our children, and design our institutions. This gem is a joy to read, and it shatters the myth that greed is the path to success (Robert Sutton, author of The No Asshole Rule and Good Boss, Bad Boss)
Give and Take is a truly exhilarating book - the rare work that will shatter your assumptions about how the world works and keep your brain firing for weeks after you've turned the last page (Daniel H. Pink, author of Drive and To Sell is Human)
Give and Take is brimming with life-changing insights. As brilliant as it is wise, this is not just a book - it's a new and shining worldview. Adam Grant is one of the great social scientists of our time, and his extraordinary new book is sure to be a bestseller
Give and Take cuts through the clutter of clichés in the marketplace and provides a refreshing new perspective on the art and science of success. Adam Grant has crafted a unique, 'must have' toolkit for accomplishing goals through collaboration and reciprocity (William P. Lauder, Executive Chairman, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.)
Give and Take is a pleasure to read, extraordinarily informative, and will likely become one of the classic books on workplace leadership and management. It has changed the way I see my personal and professional relationships, and has encouraged me to be a more thoughtful friend and colleague (Jeff Ashby, NASA space shuttle commander)
With Give and Take, Adam Grant has marshaled compelling evidence for a revolutionary way of thinking about personal success in business and in life. Besides the fundamentally uplifting character of the case he makes, readers will be delighted by the truly engaging way he makes it. This is a must read (Robert Cialdini, author of Influence)
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Great read with such amazing research to back up all the content. Really enjoyed it

Fantastic

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Added to my collection for repeat listening. Applicable to leaders in all fields, not just business.

Worth your time.

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So many insights, backed by research. I love Adam Grant. This is a must read for HR professionals, aspiring leaders and entrepreneurs.

A must read!

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The book would have been more enjoyable and equally informative if an editor could distill the book into half the length or if the reader could be more lively in presenting the facts.

Good content but could be more concise or better presented

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I really really enjoyed it, an eye opener for me and a great guide for a more productive society

great book

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