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Givers give without expectation of immediate return.

Coaching Tip

This 'law of love' is identified in many different ways--for example, in Wayne Baker's bestseller, " Achieving Success Through Social Capital " (Jossey-Bass), this law of love in the workplace is described as the "law of reciprocity.". Baker explains, "The lesson is that we cannot pursue the power of reciprocity. Grant Ph.D.:

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Best of the Web Leadership Articles

Michael Lee Stallard

Hats off to Michael Lee Stallard for Starbucks’ CEO’s Broken Heart , which demonstrates the power that comes from doing business with a heaping serving of humanity. developing social capital. Ah, leadership & ethics. Linda Fisher Thornton presents Ethical Leadership Context at Leading in Context.

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Don’t Write Off the (Western) Focused Firm Yet

Harvard Business Review

Finally, when you are at the conglomerate stage, they relate to social capital, as you move talent across internal boundaries and leverage personal relations with politicians, government officials, investors and other external parties who can greatly facilitate or obstruct your plans–not necessarily with the greater good in mind.

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How to Survive a Company Scandal You Had Nothing to Do With

Harvard Business Review

Managers who take overseas assignments or change industries should ensure that they are clear on what constitutes legal misconduct and socially sanctioned though technically legal behavior in their new environment. Pay close attention to ethics and research a company before joining. Develop strong external networks.

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An Integrated Leadership Team

Coaching Tip

Success is powered by three things : 1. Building your political savvy goes hand-in-hand with building your social capital. Political astuteness, combined with ethics and integrity, can produce positive results for us, our team, and our organization. Know-how, 2. A strong network of contacts, and 3. Your reputation.

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