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Give and Take

A Revolutionary Approach to Success

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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

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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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Love the stories and examples shared and appreciate how this is backed by research and data.
Practical examples of how to give inspires to do more and pay it forward.

Insightful and inspiring

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Really enjoyed this book. Will buy it in hard copy too. Insightful, research based and practical suggestions to increase giving.

Fantastic and practical

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No we don’t give only because we expect something in return! Giving is part of us because we are others! How giving is and should be at the core of our lives, communities and societies is presented with powerful stories, facts and research. It’s really a great book not only to know more about the mechanism of giving but also why it’s so important both for ourselves and our modern societies. From neuroscience to social consequences Adam Grant offers a precise view on giving - and some of the solutions (end of the book) for our uncertain times. When many turn towards tech and new ideas -the keys for a better future might be just in front of us- generosity, giving and altruism can, and always did change the world. The good news is that many young people naturally and genuinely adopt this perception and ideas. There is hope. Thank you Adam for bringing more light on such essential aspect of everybody’s life.

The book that makes you want to give more!

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Great audio book to accompany your drive
Highly recommended to start your 2020 with positivity

Wonderful read

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The ideas are good but the constant references to basketball in america in 1970 don’t resonate. It lacks broad international appeal.

Too many American sport references

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