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The Big Idea Series/Generosity Burnout

Beat Generosity Burnout

Selflessness at work leads to exhaustion — and often hurts the very people you want to help. Here’s how to share your time and expertise more effectively. by Adam Grant and Reb Rebele

January 23, 2017

The Big Idea Series / Generosity Burnout

When the leaders of the world dispense advice to the next generation, they tend to emphasize the same message: Help others. That was a key theme in almost two-thirds of the talks in a study of graduation speeches at U.S. universities.

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The Big Idea Series / Generosity Burnout

Read more on Collaboration and teams or related topics Managing yourself, Psychology, Stress management and Burnout

Beat Generosity Burnout

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