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the most successful? While all types can and do succeed, Grant found that givers tend to be especially successful more often, in part because they create a large network of people who happily reciprocate their "no strings attached" generosity. In addition, once you're known as the helpful guy, people begin "rooting rather than gunning for you," and new doors begin to open. There's a fine line between "supreme giver" and "doormat," however, and a pile of givers can be found at the bottom of the ladder. Grant says the key to supremacy is giving in a way that doesn't compromise your goals and success. Successful givers tend to be generous with givers and matchers, but cautious of takers. Failed giv- Change your whole altitude. Spring Serenity * Standard room for one night * Breakfast buﬀet for two * Two Inn margaritas $99 Sunday - Thursday April 1 - May 20 OFFER CODE: SPRING1 Discover the other New Mexico. There's a New Mexico out there that's totally unexpected. A place where towering pines overlook alpine waters. A place of beauty, relaxation and renewal. A place called Inn of the Mountain Gods - New Mexico's premier resort and casino. InnoftheMountainGods.com 1-800-545-9011 Mescalero, NM near Ruidoso FULL CASINO | LUXURY RESORT | CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF | Plus tax. $12 resort fee added per night. Offer valid Sunday-Thursday only. Based on Availability. Upgrades are available for an additional charge. Standard room included. Valid credit card required to make reservation. Credit/ debit card preauthorization or $100 cash deposit per night required upon check-in for incidentals. Not available on blackout dates and holidays. Must be 21 years or older to reserve room. No pets allowed. Not valid with any other offers, discounts, and group rates. No rainchecks. Management reserves all rights to modify, extend or discontinue offer. Offer not available on other room types. The Mescalero Apache Tribe promotes responsible gaming. For assistance, please call 1-800-GAMBLER(1-800-426-2537). ers respond to everyone, which can result in a "jack of all trades, master of none" problem. A more effective way, Grant says, is to focus giving in a few areas you enjoy and are uniquely qualified for, which makes the giving feel "energizing and efficient rather than distracting and exhausting." Do so and-voilà. You've just carved out your niche, which means folks won't come knocking every time they need a random favor. Most of us are matchers, however, and Grant says we tit-for-tat masses make a few mistakes. The first is giving off a transactional vibe. (Conversely, givers make favors "feel like an investment in a meaningful relationship.") The second is that matchers only help people who can pay it back-a shortsighted view of networking. As for takers, well, they win some and lose some, but they're bad for business. "When you get groups of employees willing to give, you have more innovation from shared knowledge," Grant says. Leaders can encourage a giving culture by engaging in giving behaviors themselves. Things like putting organizational interests first (i.e., the corporate jet is not a personal chauffeur), sharing knowledge, and providing feedback have a way of trickling down. Operating with the greater good in mind may not always be easy, but research suggests it can be a winning business strategy. So do successful business owners. "Once the philosophy gets implemented, it takes on a life of its own," Terry says. "You connect with a high caliber of people, and it's all just working in tandem." Who knows, if you do it right, you may just give your way into giving a Giving Pledge. Jill Coody Smits is an Austin, Texas- based journalist. Find her online at blueseedcommunications.com. http://www.InnoftheMountainGods.com http://www.InnoftheMountainGods.com http://www.blueseedcommunications.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Spirit Magazine - March 2014

Spirit Magazine - March 2014
Contents
Gary’s Greeting
Gary’s Greeting en Español
Star of the Month
Freedom Story
From the Editor
Your Words
Your Pictures
Media Center
Eat Drink Sleep
Wise Guide
Numbers
Business
The New American Dream
Your Adventure In New York City
Calendar
Fun!
Spotlight
Community Outreach
Products & Services
Flight Service
Terminal Maps
Information
Rapid Rewards and A+ Rewards Partners
Route Map
The “If” List

Spirit Magazine - March 2014