Takers

Organizational psychologist Adam Grant lays out three key reciprocation styles found in the workplace:

• Takers see the world as a hypercompetitive rat race. Since they assume that no one else will look out for them, they place their own interests first and last. 

Givers will be attracted to takers and would even trust them. Here are a few signs to watch out for:

1. Takers are selfish and act entitled to your help.
2. They claim credit for their success while blaming others for failure.
3. They are sycophants.
4. They are mostly...

1. 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.
2. Matchers are tit for tat traders, who expect reciprocity. L...