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Check out the first interview that I did with Attila for his Think Tech show. This was just after we did a test run at the HANO Annual Conference and were planning to try again at the AFP conference. After the AFP conference we decided to do some internal testing on ourselves before going back to another conference and we found out that our small group model was way better than our conference model.

This article was originally published at: http://www.honolulumagazine.com/Honolulu-Magazine/December-2011/30-Volunteer-Ideas-in-Hawaii/

By: Amy Hanson, Tiffany Hill, Christine Hitt and Christian Vetter

‘Tis the season to give. Why not give your time and volunteer at one of Hawaii’s many nonprofits? For each cause in the state, there’s a local nonprofit striving to make a difference in the community. You’re bound to find something that suits your interest and fits your schedule, whether it’s helping low-income children, cleaning up a beach or assisting in an opera theater’s upcoming production.
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This article was originally published at: http://www.bakadesuyo.com/2013/02/interview-silicon-valleys-networker-teaches-secrets-making-connections/

By: Eric Barker

It might be surprising that I know Adam Rifkin. What’s not surprising is that Adam Rifkin knows me — because Adam knows everybody.

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This article was originally published at: http://www.strategy-business.com/article/00175?gko=20eb9

By: Adam Grant

In today’s workplace, what goes around comes around faster, sinking takers and propelling givers to the top.

Illustration by Phil Marden

In the old world of work, good guys finished last. “Takers” (those in organizations who put their own interests first) were able to climb to the top of hierarchies and achieve success on the shoulders of “givers” (those who prefer to contribute more than they receive). Throughout much of the 20th century, many organizations were made up of independent silos, where takers could exploit givers without suffering substantial consequences.
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This article was originally published at: http://hbr.org/2013/04/in-the-company-of-givers-and-takers/

By: Adam Grant

Every day, employees make decisions about whether to act like givers or like takers. When they act like givers, they contribute to others without seeking anything in return. They might offer assistance, share knowledge, or make valuable introductions. When they act like takers, they try to get other people to serve their ends while carefully guarding their own expertise and time.
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This article was originally published at: http://www.forbes.com/sites/kareanderson/2013/07/17/pay-it-forward-with-the-five-minute-favor/

By: Kare Anderson

Co-author Adam Rifkin, PandaWhale

“No gesture is too small when done with gratitude”, wrote Oprah Winfrey. After a decade of research for his best selling book, Give and Take, Wharton professor of management, Adam Grant said this powerfully simple practice was his favorite idea. It won’t cost you anything but five-minute interactions that can be life-changing. Column co-author, Rifkin invented it after observing several individuals here in Silicon Valley who are successful, sought-after and happy.
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This is a great video displaying people sharing Kokua Experiences…

This is a great example of what we are trying to do. This is a very clear explanation and highly recommended to watch and learn. Adam Rifkin would definitely fit into our Kokua group.