As an organizational psychologist, Adam Grant believes that great minds don't think alike; they challenge each other to think differently. In Re:Thinking with Adam Grant, he has lively discussions and debates with some of the world's most interesting thinkers, creators, achievers, and leaders—from Lin-Manuel Miranda to Brené Brown to Mark Cuban, and Olympic medalists to Nobel laureates to Oscar winners. By diving inside their minds, Adam is on a mission to uncover bold insights and share surprising science that can make us all a little bit smarter. Tune in to Re:Thinking with Adam Grant. You might just be inspired to let go of some old ideas and embrace some new ones.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 2 days 16 hours 46 minutes
Chess grandmaster Maurice Ashley on why mistakes are our greatest teachers
Maurice Ashley is a trailblazing chess grandmaster — the first African-American player to claim that prestigious title. Adam and Maurice discuss the lessons from losing, the benefits of respecting your opponents, and what drives a winning strategy in chess and life.
Your brain on art with Ivy Ross and Susan Magsamen
Delve into the fascinating science of neuroaesthetics and explore how art can unlock creativity, enhance well-being, and enrich communities.
The psychology of self-persuasion with Elliot Aronson
Adam asks Elliot about his pioneering work on making mistakes, cognitive dissonance, the dangers (and upsides) of rationalizing our beliefs, and strategies for making better decisions while keeping an open mind.
Brené Brown on What Vulnerability Isn't
Adam and Brené unpack the power of showing vulnerability at work — and explore how much is too much. Learn when and where to set boundaries, find out how to get more comfortable with being uncomfortable, and hear Brené rethink a key assumption that she took for granted in her own work.
Poet Maggie Smith on embracing ambiguity
Maggie and Adam discuss strategies for handling complex emotions, sustaining hope while acknowledging reality, and accepting ambiguity in life and art.
The Office's Rainn Wilson on meaning and happiness
Adam asks Rainn about his unlikely journey to stardom and how it led him into exploring the insights that philosophy, psychology, and the world’s great spiritual traditions can offer on modern life’s existential questions.
Why aiming for the best isn't always good for you (w/ Barry Schwartz and Coco Krumme)
Adam brings together psychologist Barry Schwartz and applied mathematician Coco Krumme to discuss the dark side of maximizing everything. The three discuss the unintended consequences of always aiming for the best, debate different strategies for individuals and societies to make better choices, and explore how it’s possible to pursue success without sacrificing happiness.
The art of rough drafts with George Saunders
George Saunders sits down with Adam and shares what he’s learned from his winding path towards becoming a professional author, the secrets of creating work that sticks, and how to receive feedback and elevate our rough drafts.
Unlocking Hidden Potential with Malcolm Gladwell
Malcolm Gladwell hosts a rollicking live discussion about Adam's new book, "Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things," which is out today. They explore why we overemphasize innate talent, how Adam grappled with impostor syndrome as a writer and perfectionism as an athlete, and how to chart a path toward achieving greater things.
Why Meetings Suck and How to Fix Them
Meetings often drain our joy and sap our focus – and meeting overload kills productivity. So why do we have so many of them, and is a better world possible? Adam investigates the science of improving meetings.