Givers vs Takers
These are the three interaction styles Adam Grant identifies in the workplace.
What are givers, matchers and takers?
When you buy from neighborhood makers, you do this for your community.
What is support local businesses and creatives?
This free front‑row seat lets you see democracy in action and speak your mind.
What is attending council or county meetings?
This eco‑friendly accessory does more good than just quenching thirst.
What is a reusable water bottle?
This New Orleans artist turned an abandoned house into a giant “bucket list” chalkboard.
Who is Candy Chang?
This generous type tops both the hero and zero lists.
Who are givers?
This quick action—no cape required—lets you help shape parks, housing or transit.
What is filling out local surveys and attending planning sessions?
Donating your graphic‑design chops or accounting wizardry is so valuable to nonprofits because they often need this.
What is skilled support they can’t afford?
According to the article, this is the best place for your leftovers besides your fridge.
What is your freezer or lunchbox to eat later?
This heartbreaking event pushed her to ask strangers about their dreams.
What is the death of someone close to her?
This simple superpower helps givers avoid burnout and taker traps.
What is asking for help and setting boundaries?
Joining Rotary or a young‑professionals group helps you do this for your community.
What is strengthen the community and build a network?
This website helps you match your talents to a mission that fits you like a glove.
What is VolunteerMatch?
This person can open doors and give advice tailored to your dreams.
Who is a mentor?
This is the phrase stenciled on the wall that invites people to share their dreams.
What is “Before I die, I want to...”?
This coworker always wants more than they give.
Who is a taker?
Using your professional expertise through organisations or platforms like VolunteerMatch helps you do this.
What is volunteer effectively?
Joining a civic or professional organisation is one surefire way to do this.
What is stay plugged in to your community’s pulse?
You might find guidance at one of these places.
What is a professional association, university program or community group?
This is how far the chalkboard idea has traveled since New Orleans.
What is around the world, with thousands of walls?
This group lives by the motto “I’ll scratch your back if you scratch mine.”
Who are matchers?
Shopping at farmers’ markets provides these two community perks.
What are keeping money local and sustaining community culture?
Checking a box on a city survey matters because of this.
What is those responses guide government decisions and shape development?
Sharing your knowledge with younger individuals creates this ripple effect.
What is helping the mentee grow and strengthening the community?
According to Chang, thinking about death makes life sweeter because it does this.
What is remind us that life is brief and encourage us to focus on what matters?