TED Talks Daily Are you a giver or a taker? | Adam Grant
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Jan 3, 2017 
In this engaging discussion, organizational psychologist Adam Grant explores the three types of workplace personalities: givers, takers, and matchers. He highlights how fostering a culture of generosity can enhance collaboration and productivity. Grant shares strategies to identify and mitigate the impact of self-serving behaviors while promoting helpfulness. He also introduces the concept of 'five-minute favors' as a way to nurture relationships and support givers, ultimately advocating for a supportive environment that prioritizes teamwork over competition.
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Workplace Personality Types
- There are three main workplace personality types: givers, takers, and matchers.
- Givers prioritize others, takers prioritize themselves, and matchers strive for balance.
Givers' Paradox
- Givers are often the worst individual performers due to prioritizing others' needs.
- However, they boost overall organizational performance through generosity.
Cost of Generosity
- A high-scoring giver salesperson had low revenue.
- This was because they prioritized customer needs over selling subpar products.