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This article was originally published at: http://www.strategy-business.com/article/00175?gko=20eb9

By: Adam Grant

In today’s workplace, what goes around comes around faster, sinking takers and propelling givers to the top.

Illustration by Phil Marden

In the old world of work, good guys finished last. “Takers” (those in organizations who put their own interests first) were able to climb to the top of hierarchies and achieve success on the shoulders of “givers” (those who prefer to contribute more than they receive). Throughout much of the 20th century, many organizations were made up of independent silos, where takers could exploit givers without suffering substantial consequences.
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This article was originally published at: http://hbr.org/2013/04/in-the-company-of-givers-and-takers/

By: Adam Grant

Every day, employees make decisions about whether to act like givers or like takers. When they act like givers, they contribute to others without seeking anything in return. They might offer assistance, share knowledge, or make valuable introductions. When they act like takers, they try to get other people to serve their ends while carefully guarding their own expertise and time.
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This article was originally published at: http://www.forbes.com/sites/kareanderson/2013/07/17/pay-it-forward-with-the-five-minute-favor/

By: Kare Anderson

Co-author Adam Rifkin, PandaWhale

“No gesture is too small when done with gratitude”, wrote Oprah Winfrey. After a decade of research for his best selling book, Give and Take, Wharton professor of management, Adam Grant said this powerfully simple practice was his favorite idea. It won’t cost you anything but five-minute interactions that can be life-changing. Column co-author, Rifkin invented it after observing several individuals here in Silicon Valley who are successful, sought-after and happy.
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This is a great video displaying people sharing Kokua Experiences…

This is a great example of what we are trying to do. This is a very clear explanation and highly recommended to watch and learn. Adam Rifkin would definitely fit into our Kokua group.

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The times are changing and the stats below aren’t rosy for our community non profits. Old funding models are rapidly changing and our solution is to engage in a different way, through collaborations and new ways of thinking. If we don’t do it, who will?

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