I specifically worry when people become dependent on your giving. We shouldn’t need to have super hero’s in the office and the givers sometimes tend to feel like that as they get the dose of “saving someone” to often . This may lead to burnout too.
Great article! It’s particularly interesting that the worst performers and the best performers are both givers. Thanks for the mention of my article as well!
Yeah, I think that especially for junior engineers, it's important to not become a 'compulsive' giver, just because that is what expected of them. Trying to please everyone around you can harm you.
I assume he does, just didn’t know he wrote a book (will try to find time for it).
I have been listening to his podcast - a really refreshing switch from the daily software/career topics, pretty interesting guests, and I leave with an important takeaway every time.
Great article
I specifically worry when people become dependent on your giving. We shouldn’t need to have super hero’s in the office and the givers sometimes tend to feel like that as they get the dose of “saving someone” to often . This may lead to burnout too.
Yeah, I've seen that. Some of those givers really enjoy that feeling too, of everyone depending on them, which is not healthy for the organization
Great article! It’s particularly interesting that the worst performers and the best performers are both givers. Thanks for the mention of my article as well!
Yeah, I think that especially for junior engineers, it's important to not become a 'compulsive' giver, just because that is what expected of them. Trying to please everyone around you can harm you.
Thanks for the inspiration :)
Wow what an unexpected turn for the top
achievers! I really expected the takers to win; Im glad they dont! :)
Me too :)
Grant writes it amazingly, highly recommended read!
I assume he does, just didn’t know he wrote a book (will try to find time for it).
I have been listening to his podcast - a really refreshing switch from the daily software/career topics, pretty interesting guests, and I leave with an important takeaway every time.