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What does it mean?
Total mutual generosity creates a win-win for both.
In plain terms
When you give everything, everyone wins.
What can you take from it?
Generosity can lead to shared victory.

Where it applies

  • partnerships
  • conflict resolution
  • team culture

Putting it to work

  • give freely
  • trust reciprocity

Questions to consider

  • When does giving help?
  • How do you build trust?

Another view

Unbalanced giving can lead to exploitation.

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