Adam Grant
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Adam Grant: What frogs in hot water can teach us about thinking again
Why are humans so slow to react to looming crises, like a forewarned pandemic or a warming planet? It's because we're reluctant to rethink, say organizational psychologist Adam Grant. From a near-disastrous hike on Panama's highest mountain to courageously joining his high school's diving team, Grant borrows examples from his own life to illustrate how tunnel vision around our goals, habits and… → Read More
A psychologist says this is one of the most harmful questions parents can ask their kids—here's why
When parents ask kids what they want to be when they grow up, it can foster a mixed mindset—and hurt their future success and happiness. Psychologist Adam Grant explains why. → Read More
The secret to making Zoom meetings meaningful for you and your coworkers
Organizational psychologist Adam Grant and his mentor Jane Dutton explain how to forge real connections in your online meetings. → Read More
Quiz: Are you a procrastinator or a pre-crastinator?
Take a quick break and see which type you are, in this 9-question quiz from organizational psychologist Adam Grant. → Read More
Doris Kearns Goodwin knows what presidential leadership looks like
The presidential historian talks about her new book, Leadership: In Turbulent Times, and finding inspiration from previous Oval Office occupants. → Read More
The process of building trust works in the opposite way that you think it does
In this interview, Wharton psychologist Adam Grant explores how effective leaders use vulnerability with Daniel Coyle, author of The Culture Code. → Read More
Quiz: Are you an extrovert, introvert or ambivert?
You probably have a hunch about which one you are, but why not take this quiz — from organizational psychologist Adam Grant — and double-check? → Read More
Tapping into the power of humble narcissism
No, “humble narcissist” is not an oxymoron; it’s a combination of qualities that the best leaders and companies have. Organizational psychologist Adam Grant explains why. → Read More
Adam Grant: The Differences Between Men and Women Are Vastly Exaggerated
Across 128 domains of the mind and behavior, “78% of gender differences are small or close to zero.” → Read More
In a job interview, this is how to acknowledge your weaknesses
We all know "I work too hard" is not a weakness, and as it turns out, you don't need to lie or sugar coat to answer this oft-dreaded question effectively. → Read More
Steve Jobs is a Rorschach test: To be a good leader, you don’t have to be a jerk
Just because Travis Kalanick and Steve Jobs were assholes while building disruptive companies does not mean that their ability to piss people off equates to success. → Read More
Adam Grant: The surprising habits of original thinkers
How do creative people come up with great ideas? Organizational psychologist Adam Grant studies "originals": thinkers who dream up new ideas and take action to put them into the world. In this talk, learn three unexpected habits of originals -- including embracing failure. "The greatest originals are the ones who fail the most, because they're the ones who try the most," Grant says. "You need a… → Read More
Sheryl Sandberg: How to Talk to a Friend Who Is Suffering
An excerpt from Option B, a new book about grief, loss and joy, by Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg and psychologist Adam Grant → Read More
Adam Grant: Are you a giver or a taker?
In every workplace, there are three basic kinds of people: givers, takers and matchers. Organizational psychologist Adam Grant breaks down these personalities and offers simple strategies to promote a culture of generosity and keep self-serving employees from taking more than their share. → Read More
3 Ways Credit Card Companies Can Improve Their Campus Marketing Strategies
Since the Credit CARD Act of 2009, credit card companies have been forced to alter their marketing activities. It used to be a very common tactic for companies to offer students gift certificates, pizza, or shirts just for applying. But the Credit CARD Act outlawed this at application sites on or near college campuses. As the CEO of Campus Commandos, a marketing firm helping companies connect… → Read More
How Your Brand Can Win at Back-to-School Marketing
As a brand marketing to college students, you don't want your strategy to be just another flyer or advertisement emblazoned with the words "back-to-school sale." You're dealing with a lot of competition, so you want your ads to stand out in the crowd. Strategies such as setting up a table, passing out flyers and advertising on Facebook all scream "one big ad." These strategies are unlikely to… → Read More
Adam Grant: The surprising habits of original thinkers
How do creative people come up with great ideas? Organizational psychologist Adam Grant studies "originals": thinkers who dream up new ideas and take action to put them into the world. In this talk, learn three unexpected habits of originals -- including embracing failure. "The greatest originals are the ones who fail the most, because they're the ones who try the most," Grant says. "You need a… → Read More
How To Make An Email Introduction
Explain how you know each other. → Read More
To overcome the fear of failure, fear this instead
Most people predict that it’s the actions they’ll regret more. We cringe at the anguish of declaring bankruptcy or getting rejected by the love of our lives. But we are dead wrong. When people reflect on their biggest regrets, they wish they could redo the inactions, not the actions. "In the long run, people of every age and in every walk of life seem to regret not having done things much more… → Read More
Why So Many Ideas Are Pitched as ‘Uber for X’
The recipe for originality calls for an unconventional starting point followed by a jolt of familiarity. → Read More