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“Whereas takers strive to get as much as possible from others and matchers aim to trade evenly, givers are the rare breed of people who contribute to others without expecting anything in return.”
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Matchers
Finally, matchers strive to preserve an equal balance between giving and getting.
“Matchers operate on the principle of fairness: when they help others, they protect themselves by seeking reciprocity. If you’re a matcher, you believe in tit for tat, an...
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Givers
On the other hand, givers will help whenever the benefits to others exceed the personal costs.
As Adam Grant explains: “Whereas takers tend to be self-focused, evaluating what other people can offer them, givers are other-focused, paying more attention...
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Takers
Takers are self-focused and only help others strategically, when the benefits to themselves outweigh the personal costs.
In the words of Adam Grant: “Takers have a distinctive signature: they like to get more than they give. They tilt reciprocity in their own favor, putting their
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Employees can decide whether to act like givers or takers.
- When they act like givers, they contribute without looking for anything in turn, such as offering assistance, sharing knowledge, or making valuable introductions.
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- Takers are the ones using every opportunity to advance their own agenda. They can ruin you if left unchecked. These people act as if they deserve your help, and try to impose on your time.
- Matchers are tit for tat traders, who expect reciprocity. L...
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This is one of the most common types of spirituality. It’s because people experience spiritual peace when they serve others.
There are many ways to achieve this spirituality, but the core of it is helping others without expecting nothing in return. Doing somethi...
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