Friend & Foe: When to Cooperate, When to Compete, and How to Succeed at Both
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| Rating | : | 4.58 (907 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0307720217 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 320 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-11-27 |
| Language | : | English |
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Some have argued that humans are fundamentally competitive, and that pursuing self-interest is the best way to get ahead. This book is a guide for navigating our social and professional worlds by learning when to cooperate as a friend and when to compete as a foe—and how to be better at both.. Rather than being hardwired to compete or cooperate, we have evolved to do both. It is only by learning how to strike the right balance between these two forces that we can improve our long-term relationships and get more of what
An Extraordinary Book! Gary Narin I am an entrepreneur and have run my own businesses for several years as well as having worked for some of the largest global retailers. I have read over one hundred business- related 'how to' books in the last two decades and have never been compelled to write a review. But this book has changed my life. The self-awareness and ability to know when to compete and when to cooperate sound simple. But this skill is so difficult to master and I am now convinced es. Stand-out narrative discussing a fundamental topic in social psychology Ari Dyckovsky I've read quite a few popular psychology books from both sociological and business perspectives, and often do so to further understand the connections between the deeper academic content the books are based on. In the case of Friend & Foe, Galinsky and Schweitzer provide a flowing, comprehensive, and fascinating narrative on top of a difficult set of concepts. I highly suggest the book for anyone generally interested in social psychology, as well as those look. A Great Guidebook for Navigating Relationships at Work david j whellan Friend and Foe provides a great guide on how to navigate our world with all its complexities and dynamic changes. At the core of our work is the relationships we have with our colleagues, whether equals, bosses or employees. The best "win" is when we can develop these relationships to achieve a goal. Adam Galinsky and Maurice Schweitzer have put together a book where each chapter builds upon the previous chapters to highlight critical take home messages on how
Success Magazine “Full of tips and useful advice, this title will appeal to a broad audience as well as to avid readers of business how-to.” Library Journal Review “The book will make all CEOs and employees rethink their relationships.” Biz Ed Magazine “Friend and Foe is one of the best works of popular social science I’ve read in a long time. And the occasional bullet points and short chapter summaries help clarify the advice”. “The fresh practical insights of ‘Friend & Foe’ underscore the potential benefits of disseminating research results beyond the i
Combined, Galinsky and Schweitzer have published over 250 scientific articles and chapters in the fields of management, psychology, and economics. Maurice Schweitzer is the Cecilia Yen Koo Professor at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Adam Galinsky is the Vikram S. Their work has been cited in The Economist, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Financial Times, The New Yorker, National Public Radio, and more. P