Adam Grant

Business adviser, Connector, Educator/Teacher, Entrepreneur, Idea generator, Scientist, Writer/Editor

As Wharton’s top-rated professor for 7 straight years, Adam’s research has challenged us to rethink fundamental assumptions about motivation, generosity, and creativity. He is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of 6 books that have sold millions of copies, including Think Again and Hidden Potential. Adam’s TED talks have been viewed more than 35 million times, and he hosts the chart-topping TED podcasts WorkLife and Re:Thinking. His NYT op-ed on languishing was the most-read article of 2021. He has been recognized as one of the world’s 10 most influential management thinkers, Fortune’s 40 under 40, and a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader, and received distinguished scientific achievement awards from the American Psychological Association and the National Science Foundation. Adam writes for the New York Times on work and psychology, and has served on the Defense Innovation Board at the Pentagon. He received his B.A. from Harvard and his Ph.D. from the University of Michigan, and he is a former magician and junior Olympic springboard diver.

Arguing like I'm right and listening like I'm wrong

The most meaningful way to succeed is to help others succeed

Collaboration, Creativity and innovation, Culture, Generosity and helping, Interviewing and hiring, Leadership, Negotiations, Organizational behavior, Psychology

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