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The Law of Reciprocity

Coaching Tip

This ''law of love'' is identified in many different ways--for example, in Wayne Baker''s bestseller, " Achieving Success Through Social Capital " , this law of love in the workplace is described as the "law of reciprocity.". Acts of contribution, big and small, build your fund of social capital, creating a vast network of reciprocity.

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Decision Making Scenarios

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.". One of the most potent of the weapons of influence around us is the rule for reciprocation.

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Build a Simple System to Achieve Success

Coaching Tip

One of the most potent of the weapons of influence around us is the rule for reciprocation. This 'law of love' is identified in many different ways--for example, in Wayne Baker's business bestseller, " Achieving Success Through Social Capital " (Jossey-Bass), this law of love in the workplace is described as the "law of reciprocity.".

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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.". The law of reciprocity is not what can best be described as "transactional reciprocity." Grant Ph.D.:

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Marketing Is Dead

Harvard Business Review

Many people in traditional marketing roles and organizations may not realize they're operating within a dead paradigm. Find your customer influencers. Many firms spend lots of resources pursuing outside influencers who've gained following on the Web and through social media. Help them build social capital.

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What It Takes to Become a Great Product Manager

Harvard Business Review

PMs have to have a deep understanding of how the organization operates and must build social capital to influence the success of their product – from obtaining budget and staffing to securing a top engineer to work on their product. They also have more influence and authority over company resources.

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Use a Brand Council to Help Steer Strategy

Harvard Business Review

A 2008 survey of chief marketing officers and brand managers by the Association of National Advertisers found that 64% say their brands do not influence decisions made at their companies. Ultimately, though, the best brand councils operate with the goal of making themselves unnecessary.

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