Building a culture where generosity scales

Adam Grant on givers, takers, matchers—and how the best teams normalize helpfulness without burning out.

Adam Grant · The Wharton School · Leadership · 44 min

Building a culture where generosity scales

About this episode

Adam Grant on givers, takers, matchers—and how the best teams normalize helpfulness without burning out.

Key takeaways

  • Generosity is a habit that leaders can design for.
  • Psychological safety enables the honest feedback that drives change.
  • Culture is what people do when no one is watching—and when everyone is.

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Adam Grant

Wharton professor, bestselling author, and expert on work culture.

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