Give and Take
Adam Grant
A groundbreaking look at why our interactions with others hold the key to success, from the New York Times bestselling author of Hidden Potential, Think Again, and Originals For generations, we have focused on the individual drivers of success:...
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🟢 Developer Verdict
Explores how different interaction styles, particularly giving, can profoundly impact personal and professional success and career trajectory.
Read this if
- ✓ You want to understand how your interaction style affects your career.
- ✓ You are looking for a unique perspective on professional success.
- ✓ You are a remote worker seeking advice on team dynamics and collaboration.
Skip this for now if
- ✗ You expect deep technical content on software engineering topics.
- ✗ You prefer a book with hands-on exercises or coding examples.
- ✗ You are not interested in behavioral psychology applied to career growth.
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📊 Why Developers Recommend
It helps developers think more intentionally about professional growth.
Cited by 5 different developers, each bringing their own experience and perspective.
Praised for offering a distinctive viewpoint that challenges conventional thinking and broadens understanding.
💬 What Developers Say
"Every book on this list has changed my life in a pivotal manner."
— issmirnov · My Top Book Recommendations · Jun 8, 2021
"I invite you to read them for yourself and hope it brings about positive change for you as well."
— issmirnov · My Top Book Recommendations · Jun 8, 2021
"Let’s start with the books I’ve enjoyed most in 2019."
— greenido · 2019 Favorite Books And Runs · Jan 4, 2020
Based on 7 developer article mentions
👤 Who Should Read This
Best for
- • Senior engineers deepening their expertise
- • Developers looking to grow their careers
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