After lots of years of meeting people in the business setting, I can quickly tell if someone is going to be a giver, a taker, or a net neutral. You can too. It’s amazing how many people are takers and never look to give. Whether that be connections, ideas, resources, or help in any way. Met with someone today who just took and took and took and never even once was curious or sought to be helpful. That’s ok, I was happy to help him and I don’t expect anything in return. Coaching Moment: If you are a taker or a net neutral know that your influence and ability to build a trusting business partnerships is always going to be limited. Learn how to win friends and influence people. Be curious. Be interested. Make it about them not you. What have you found to be helpful?