Are you a giver or a taker? | Adam Grant | TED Talk

In his TED Talk, Adam Grant examines the three types of people in a typical workplace, asking the question “Are you a giver or a taker?” Grant discusses how he surveyed over 30,000 people across various companies, industries and cultures, and identifies that those who “give” the most often have the worst performance record. These people spend more time focusing on others, which negatively impacts their own performance. In his talk, great for those interested in leadership, motivation and team development, Grant breaks down two specific practices that workplaces can implement to empower givers to excel, resulting in improved metrics company-wide.