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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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Becoming a Network Linchpin

Coaching Tip

The best leaders build the ‘social capital’ of their organizations,” says Dr. Wayne Baker, author of Achieving Success Through Social Capital (Jossey-Bass, 2000). Sources: CIO Magazine, February 1, 2011 and " Turning Heads: Six ingredients to becoming an employer of choice " by John G.

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Do You Know Who Holds Your Office Together?

Harvard Business Review

Some of these tasks provide their own rewards – onboarding gives the onboarder power to shape new employees, for example – yet others get valued about as much as dusting and vacuuming. Social capital also counts. Kristine Welker – Founding Publisher and Chief Revenue Office, Dr. Oz Magazine.

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How to Get the Most Out of a Conference

Harvard Business Review

“Today, probably even more than ever before, networks are a key form of social capital for achieving goals in both your professional and personal lives.” Magazine Article. Harness quiet power by asking thoughtful questions and listening carefully to how others respond. ” Further Reading. Career planning.

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Why “Network More” Is Bad Advice for Women

Harvard Business Review

The mens’ connections also made them more likely to be recognized by Institutional Investor , a major coup — analysts listed by the magazine tend to earn three times more than other analysts. Simply asking for more, like a man would, is simply not a good strategy for a woman seeking to increase her earning power.

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With New York Schools Appointment, Bloomberg Did it His Way

Harvard Business Review

Black has no management experience in education — her entire career has been spent in magazine publishing — and her contact with the public school system in New York has been very limited. Do unpopular decisions diminish power? Has he come out of the incident with less power — or more — to fight his next battle?