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  • Genius versus Genius Makers

    Genius versus Genius Makers

    Genius versus Genius Makers – Know the difference

    Do you know the major difference between Genius versus Genius Makers? This blog post will enlighten you on the same.

    We have all heard about the magnanimity of geniuses. But Adam Grant mentions that most of these personalities are selfish and primarily TAKERS.

    Whereas coaches or mentors who create such personalities are mostly GIVERS and are broadminded.

    Read this insight inspired from the book Give and Take to know more about the glaring differences between these personalities.

    Genius versus Genius Makers

    For another such insightful post from Adam Grant’s book Give and Take please visit this link:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/great-leaders-nurture-psychological-safety/

    To know more about Adam Grant’s book Give and Take, I sincerely encourage you to grab a copy today:

    https://www.amazon.in/GIVE-TAKE-REVOLUTIONARY-APPROACH-SUCCESS/dp/1780224729

  • Great Leaders nurture Psychological Safety

    Great Leaders nurture Psychological Safety

    Why do Great Leaders nurture Psychological Safety?

    This insight inspired from Adam Grant’s book Give and Take, will show why great leaders nurture psychological safety.

    In an environment that is filled with trust members of a team feel safe to share ideas with one another.

    This kind of an environment helps unleash creativity and forms the DNA of high performance teams.

    Read this insight to get enlightened on this fact.

    Great leaders nurture psychological safety

    For another such insightful post from the same book please visit the link:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/relational-account-drives-persuasion/

    To know more about Adam Grant and his work, please visit:

    https://adamgrant.net/

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  • Relational Account drives Persuasion

    Relational Account drives Persuasion

    How can Relational Account help to drive Persuasion?

    Relational account helps drive persuasion when we feel motivated in doing some act on behalf of others. In this blog post let us explore more on this topic.

    Persuasion does not come naturally to all givers. Hence Adam Grant mentions about this fascinating concept wherein once we realize that we are doing something on behalf of a dear one of ours, we find a true calling.

    To understand relational account and how can help in persuasion, please read this insight inspired from Give and Take.

    Relational account drives persuasion

    To read another insightful post from the same book please visit this link:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/technique-of-generous-tit-for-tat/

    To know more about Adam Grant and his work, please visit this link:

    https://adamgrant.net/

  • Technique of GENEROUS TIT for TAT

    Technique of GENEROUS TIT for TAT

    When to apply the technique of generous Tit for Tat?

    Otherish givers as opposed to selfless givers have high concern for self. This is a stand out criteria that enables them to be successful givers. In this blog post I will let you know about the technique of generous tit for tat, successfully applied by these givers when dealing with takers.

    Takers as we know are personalities who believe in ZERO SUM games. When dealing with such kind of personalities Otherish Givers exercise caution and try to protect their self interest and thus prevent self burn out.

    This technique is highly effective and enables Otherish givers don the hat of Matchers based on the need.

    Technique of Generous Tit for Tat

    For another such interesting insight from the book Give and Take, please read the link below:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/characteristics-of-best-negotiators/

    To know more about Adam Grant and his work please read the link:

    https://adamgrant.net/books/

  • Characteristics of BEST NEGOTIATORS

    Characteristics of BEST NEGOTIATORS

    Defining characteristics of best negotiators

    In this blog post you will get to know more about the defining characteristics of the best negotiators.

    There are various categories of people namely Takers, Selfless Givers and Otherish Givers.

    From this blog post you will get to know how otherish givers through their creativity are able to be great negotiators since they always aim to achieve WIN WIN in all situations.

    characteristics of best negotiators

    For another insightful post from the book Give and Take, please visit this link:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/best-tip-to-prevent-self-burnout/

    To know more about Adam Grant’s books and work please read this link:

    https://adamgrant.net/

    So to effectively negotiate, unleash your creativity for a WIN WIN.

  • Best TIP to prevent SELF BURNOUT

    Best TIP to prevent SELF BURNOUT

    Do you know the best Tip to prevent Self Burnout?

    Advice seeking is indeed a very power technique. In this blog post I would mention the best tip used by otherish givers to prevent self burnout.

    In his book Give and Take, Adam Grant mentions that Otherish Givers have high concern for self and advice seeking is a powerful tip used by them to prevent being burned out.

    Please check the below snapshot inspired from the book Give and Take to know the power of advice seeking.

    Best tip to prevent Self Burnout

    For another such insightful post from Give and Take, please read this link:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/three-quirks-that-trigger-givers/

    To know more about Adam Grant and his different books, please read below:

    https://adamgrant.net/

  • Three Quirks that Trigger Givers

    Three Quirks that Trigger Givers

    Which are the top three quirks that trigger givers?

    To understand the three quirks that trigger givers and hence giving instincts please read the following insight. This insight has been inspired from Adam Grant’s book Give and Take.

    As mentioned in this insight these are indeed quirky mannerisms that trigger our giving buds without a second thought.

    Three Quirks that trigger Givers

    Has this ever happened to you as well? Please do let me know in such a case.

    For another such insightful post from the book Give and Take, please read this link:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/selfless-giving-and-three-pitfalls/

    To know more about Adam Grant and his work please read this link:

    https://adamgrant.net/

  • Selfless Giving and Three Pitfalls

    Selfless Giving and Three Pitfalls

    As mentioned by Adam Grant in his book Give and Take, for selfless giving there are these three pitfalls.

    Knowing about these will help you to make a transition from selfless giving to Otherish giving. As well all know tat Otherish givers are much more successful in life due to their concern about their self interest.

    The snapshot below highlights these three pitfalls.

    Selfless giving and three pitfalls

    For another such insightful post inspired from the book Give and Take of Adam Grant please read this insight.

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/magic-number-for-voluntary-giving/

    To know more about Adam Grant and his work please do visit this link:

    https://adamgrant.net/

  • Magic Number for Voluntary Giving

    Magic Number for Voluntary Giving

    What is the Magic Number for Voluntary Giving?

    Have you ever wondered on the magic number of hours for voluntary giving? Read this blog post to know more.

    Research shows that people who learn to voluntarily give lead happier lives.

    Based on research this number comes to around 100 hours in a year which boils down to just two hours per week.

    As proven by research such individuals who give voluntary 100 hours a year at least, become happier and more fulfilled.

    Magic Number for Voluntary Giving

    To read another similar insightful post from the same book please visit this link:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/awareness-on-responsibility-bias/

    To know more about Adam Grant and his work please visit:

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adam_Grant

  • Awareness on Responsibility Bias

    Awareness on Responsibility Bias

    Gauge your self awareness on Responsibility Bias

    This blog post would help you gauge your awareness on responsibility bias and the importance of knowing the same.

    In a relationship very often we tend to overestimate our own contribution leading to struggles in our day to day relationships.

    This blog post would make you aware of this phenomenon and educate you to guard against this to nurture healthy relationships.

    Inspired from Adam Grant’s book Give and Take this insight is really very illuminating.

    Awareness on Responsibility Bias

    For another similar insight from the same book please visit this link:

    https://viewpointsunplugged.com/biggest-deterrent-to-giving/

    To know more about Adam Grant and his work please visit this link:

    https://adamgrant.net/