Post by Jillian Jaynes

I’ve been following Adam Grant on LinkedIn for a while. His posts are quick, insightful, and somehow manage to say a lot in just a few words. I figured if I was getting this much from a sentence or two, it was probably time to read one of his books. I picked up Give and Take, and honestly, I wish I had read it years ago. It gave me a whole new perspective on how people operate in the workplace—who gives, who takes, and how it all plays out over time. It made me think of the many givers I’ve worked with throughout my career. People who lift others up, share knowledge, and genuinely want the team to succeed. I’ve learned a ton from them, and I’m so grateful to have them in my network. It also helped me better understand the takers and how to spot (and handle) them more effectively. That part alone was worth the read. If you're curious about what makes people tick at work, this is a book I’d definitely recommend.