SERIES2 EPISODE 41 GIVER NOT A TAKER - Why giving out is more effective than taking out

Andrew's Podcast on: 50 WAYS TO SUCCEED AT WORK

In the podcast's opening story, Janet is a dedicated giver at work. She goes above and beyond to help others and rarely asks for anything in return.
However, her work starts to suffer due to missed deadlines, communication issues, and a lack of attention to detail. Her supervisor confronts her about the problem, highlighting the difference between weak givers and strong givers.
Weak givers prioritise helping others at the expense of their job responsibilities, while strong givers practice reciprocity and expect something in return.

Janet learns the concept of reciprocity to become a strong giver and starts seeking mutual benefits in her interactions. She realises that many of the people she previously helped were selfish takers who rarely reciprocated and struggled to advance in their careers.
Janet's work improves when she aligns her support with expected returns and finds that others are more willing to reciprocate. Through her newfound understanding of true giving, Janet achieves success at work.

Andrew emphasises that when givers succeed, their positive impact spreads and benefits others.
In contrast, when takers win, it often comes at the expense of others or leads to attempts to undermine them. Andrew encourages you to reflect on your default approach in work interactions. Do you lean more towards being a giver, taker, or matcher?
He suggests that being a thoughtful giver who expects reciprocity and considers the organisation's best interests can lead to long-term success.

Andrew offers several suggestions about being a genuine giver. These include recognising others' successes, acting as a cheerleader for colleagues, and finding opportunities for mutually beneficial exchanges.
He warns against being a low-performing giver who constantly says "yes" to everything without considering the costs. Additionally, he advises you to avoid being seen as a taker by being mindful of others' needs and creating win-win situations.
Takers, he explains, are self-focused, rarely reciprocate, and tend to contact others only when they need help.

Andrew emphasises the importance of being a thoughtful giver who expects reciprocity and considers the organisation's best interests.
He cautions against being a weak giver who sacrifices their own work for the sake of helping others. By seeking balance and practising reciprocity, you can foster positive relationships and increase your chances of success at work.
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Further reading and videos: Andrew recommends some useful follow through material which you can find for each episode at50Ways.site/reading; and 50Ways.site/watch.
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