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Silence Is Not Violence

It's not practical—or beneficial—for everyone to speak on everything.

I Didn’t Post About Your Cause

It's not that I don't care. It's that social media isn't where I usually go to show care.

The Allure of Narcissistic Leaders and the Forgotten Joy of Being Ordinary

My favorite recent articles and conversations.

The 12 New Books to Enliven Spring and Summer

How we can build a better future, accomplish great things, and enhance our mental and physical health.

What Brené Brown and I Will Never Agree On

Welcome to The Curiosity Shop.

What I Got Wrong About Connection

My new book explores how to build faster, stronger, and longer bonds.

The New Books to Refresh Your Thinking in 2026

How to set boundaries, boost well-being, enhance communication, navigate change, and improve civic life.

Your Favorite Insights of 2025

On AI, introverts, career choice, learning and unlearning, saying no, and finding courage

Getting Laptops Out of Classrooms and Talking People Out of Hate

My favorite fall articles and podcasts.

What AI Companions Are Missing

Meaningful relationships are about giving, not only receiving.

The New Books to Fight Brain Rot

How to avoid arrogance and find authenticity, build cognitive and social skills, and create a more respectful, more delightful world.

Sorry, Marvel. The Greatest Superhero is Superman

He's the most super... and the most human.

How to Pick a Job, Say No and Sorry, and Avoid AI Pitfalls

My favorite reads of the past month

Finding Your Intuition and Changing Your Personality

People who can’t handle criticism are unfit to lead.

The 11 New Books to Brighten Your Spring

They span personal growth, parenting, change, memoir, and writing.

No, You Don’t Get an A for Effort

“I don’t know” is not an admission of ignorance.

The Case for Reading Fiction

Novels do more to build empathy than TV, movies, and nonfiction.

The 10 New Books to Feed Your Mind in 2025

One thing we can all control this year is the information that we let into our heads.

Your Favorite Ideas of 2024

Many people get goosebumps when enjoying beautiful music or art—they’re called aesthetic chills.

Why Business Leaders Make Lousy Politicians

The motivation that drives success in the private sector often has a dark side in public service.

What Builds Resilience—and Where to Find Your Niche

The hallmark of expertise is no longer how much you know.

The 12 Books to Fire Up Your Brain This Fall

A sneak preview of my top new releases.

I Was Wrong About the Olympics

The forces that often fuel division can foster unity.

Think Again: A new book by Adam Grant

Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant on resilience: The Option B trailer

Resilience is not a fixed personality trait. It's a lifelong project.

Abby Wambach & Adam Grant Talk Teamwork, Leadership & Finding What Unites Us

I sat down with Olympic champion Abby Wambach at Wharton to discuss her career, how positive reinforcement can bring out the best in players, and the importance of focusing on the things that unite us. Adam Grant is Wharton’s top-rated professor and author of two New York Times bestselling books—ORIGINALS: How Non-Conformists Move the World (http://bit.ly/2aPtafE) and GIVE AND TAKE: A Revolutionary Approach to Success (http://bit.ly/2aAbmVd). Follow Adam on Twitter: http://twitter.com/adammgrant Like Adam on Facebook: https://facebook.com/AdamMGrant And check out “Granted,” Adam’s monthly

Why I Did a PhD, & You Might (Not) Want To

Adam Grant is Wharton’s top-rated professor and author of two New York Times bestselling books—ORIGINALS: How Non-Conformists Move the World (http://bit.ly/2aPtafE) and GIVE AND TAKE: A Revolutionary Approach to Success (http://bit.ly/2aAbmVd). Follow Adam on Twitter: http://twitter.com/adammgrant Like Adam on Facebook: https://facebook.com/AdamMGrant And check out “Granted,” Adam’s monthly newsletter on work and psychology: http://bit.ly/2b1kOoB

How Will the 2020 Election Look Different? Dana Perino, Alec Ross & Adam Grant Discuss

Fast forward 4 years: How is the next American election going to look different based on what's happening now? During primary season I sat down at Wharton to lead a bipartisan conversation between Dana Perino and Alec Ross—George W. Bush's former press secretary and Hillary Clinton's former senior innovation adviser. Adam Grant is Wharton’s top-rated professor and author of two New York Times bestselling books—ORIGINALS: How Non-Conformists Move the World (http://bit.ly/2aPtafE) and GIVE AND TAKE: A Revolutionary Approach to Success (http://bit.ly/2aAbmVd). Follow Adam on Twitter: http://tw

Adam Grant’s Originals: Dan Pink Shares His Writing Process

Do you treat writing like a job? I sit down with Dan Pink—bestselling author of Drive, To Sell is Human, and many more—to discuss his writing process, from idea generation to deadlines and everything in between. Adam Grant is Wharton’s top-rated professor and author of two New York Times bestselling books—ORIGINALS: How Non-Conformists Move the World (http://bit.ly/2aPtafE) and GIVE AND TAKE: A Revolutionary Approach to Success (http://bit.ly/2aAbmVd). Follow Adam on Twitter: http://twitter.com/adammgrant Like Adam on Facebook: https://facebook.com/AdamMGrant And check out “Granted,” Adam’

Wait But Why & Adam Grant on Choosing a Creative Direction

Tim Urban (Wait But Why) and I sit down to discuss creativity, goal setting, and what values matter most when you decide to pursue a creative career, whether as an artist or an entrepreneur. Adam Grant is Wharton’s top-rated professor and author of two New York Times bestselling books—ORIGINALS: How Non-Conformists Move the World (http://bit.ly/2aPtafE) and GIVE AND TAKE: A Revolutionary Approach to Success (http://bit.ly/2aAbmVd). Follow Adam on Twitter: http://twitter.com/adammgrant Like Adam on Facebook: https://facebook.com/AdamMGrant And check out “Granted,” Adam’s monthly newsletter

Myers-Briggs: Love It or Hate It? (Part 2)

I got together with Tim Urban of Wait But Why on Facebook Live to talk about personality and the Myers-Briggs test—and why I broke up with it years ago (http://bit.ly/2clw9Pm). Part 1 can be found at https://youtu.be/drV-AphkFeg Adam Grant is Wharton’s top-rated professor and author of two New York Times bestselling books—ORIGINALS: How Non-Conformists Move the World (http://bit.ly/2aPtafE) and GIVE AND TAKE: A Revolutionary Approach to Success (http://bit.ly/2aAbmVd). Follow Adam on Twitter: http://twitter.com/adammgrant Like Adam on Facebook: https://facebook.com/AdamMGrant And check ou

Myers-Briggs: Love It or Hate It? (Part 1)

I got together with Tim Urban of Wait But Why fame via Facebook Live to talk about personality and the Myers-Briggs test—and why I broke up with it years ago (http://bit.ly/2clw9Pm). Part 2 can be found at https://youtu.be/3IZ4vzefrow Adam Grant is Wharton’s top-rated professor and author of two New York Times bestselling books—ORIGINALS: How Non-Conformists Move the World (http://bit.ly/2aPtafE) and GIVE AND TAKE: A Revolutionary Approach to Success (http://bit.ly/2aAbmVd). Follow Adam on Twitter: http://twitter.com/adammgrant Like Adam on Facebook: https://facebook.com/AdamMGrant And ch

Adam Grant & Sheryl Sandberg on What Makes People “Originals”

I join Lean In Foundation leader and Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg live at at the Computer History Museum in Silicon Valley to discuss how people can champion new ideas and encourage originality in business and in life. Adam Grant is Wharton’s top-rated professor and author of two New York Times bestselling books—ORIGINALS: How Non-Conformists Move the World (http://bit.ly/2aPtafE) and GIVE AND TAKE: A Revolutionary Approach to Success (http://bit.ly/2aAbmVd). Follow Adam on Twitter: http://twitter.com/adammgrant Like Adam on Facebook: https://facebook.com/AdamMGrant And check out “Granted

Posture, Power & Presence with Adam Grant, Amy Cuddy & Susan Cain

Amy Cuddy & Susan Cain and I discuss the power of powerless communication—how we can use our body language project confidence without arrogance, and use our posture to engage with others. Adam Grant is Wharton’s top-rated professor and author of two New York Times bestselling books—ORIGINALS: How Non-Conformists Move the World (http://bit.ly/2aPtafE) and GIVE AND TAKE: A Revolutionary Approach to Success (http://bit.ly/2aAbmVd). Follow Adam on Twitter: http://twitter.com/adammgrant Like Adam on Facebook: https://facebook.com/AdamMGrant And check out “Granted,” Adam’s monthly newsletter on

I Walked Like Frankenstein. Then I Made the Junior Olympics

Adam Grant is the New York Times bestselling author of ORIGINALS and GIVE AND TAKE. Long before that, he was a springboard diver-- here are highlights from the beginning and the end of his career.

Adam Grant's Originals: Mark Cuban Shows How to Pitch an Idea on Shark Tank

I'm joined by one of the business world's true #Originals, Mark Cuban, as we discuss how to creatively—and successfully—pitch your ideas. For more tips on pitching, see https://lnkd.in/dqR2q2p. Adam Grant is Wharton’s top-rated professor and author of two New York Times bestselling books—ORIGINALS: How Non-Conformists Move the World (http://bit.ly/2aPtafE) and GIVE AND TAKE: A Revolutionary Approach to Success (http://bit.ly/2aAbmVd). Follow Adam on Twitter: http://twitter.com/adammgrant Like Adam on Facebook: https://facebook.com/AdamMGrant And check out “Granted,” Adam’s monthly newslette

Adam Grant's Originals: Reid Hoffman Demonstrates Pitching a New Idea

I'm joined by one of the great #Originals, LinkedIn's co-founder and CEO Reid Hoffman. For more tips on pitching, see https://lnkd.in/dqR2q2p. Adam Grant is Wharton’s top-rated professor and author of two New York Times bestselling books—ORIGINALS: How Non-Conformists Move the World (http://bit.ly/2aPtafE) and GIVE AND TAKE: A Revolutionary Approach to Success (http://bit.ly/2aAbmVd). Follow Adam on Twitter: http://twitter.com/adammgrant Like Adam on Facebook: https://facebook.com/AdamMGrant And check out “Granted,” Adam’s monthly newsletter on work and psychology: http://bit.ly/2b1kOoB

It's Possible to Give and Still Get Ahead

I join the Today Show to discuss GIVE AND TAKE, and how lifting others up can be the best road to long term success. Adam Grant is Wharton’s top-rated professor and author of two New York Times bestselling books—ORIGINALS: How Non-Conformists Move the World (http://bit.ly/2aPtafE) and GIVE AND TAKE: A Revolutionary Approach to Success (http://bit.ly/2aAbmVd). Follow Adam on Twitter: http://twitter.com/adammgrant Like Adam on Facebook: https://facebook.com/AdamMGrant And check out “Granted,” Adam’s monthly newsletter on work and psychology: http://bit.ly/2b1kOoB