Adam Grant @AdamMGrant

Organizational psychologist @Wharton. #1 NYT bestsellers: HIDDEN POTENTIAL, THINK AGAIN. Podcasts: Re:Thinking & WorkLife @TEDTalks. Former diver and magician. adamgrant.net Philadelphia, USA Joined January 2013

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Adam Grant @AdamMGrant

2 days ago

A mark of emotional intelligence is prioritizing your values over your moods. Immature people are victims of their feelings. Their choices are governed by fleeting sensations. Mature people take responsibility for their reactions. Their choices are guided by lasting principles.

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6 days ago

Being kind boosts mental health more than seeking joy. Evidence: Doing 3 random acts of kindness a week is enough to reduce depression, anxiety & loneliness. It's more beneficial than doing nice things for yourself. Self-care feels good, but generosity builds lasting bonds.

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a week ago

Intelligence depends on more than cognitive horsepower. It requires cognitive flexibility. The faster the world evolves, the greater the cost of rigidity. Stubbornness is a path to getting trapped in the past. The future belongs to those with the courage to change their minds.

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2 weeks ago

The love of reading is an endangered species. Just 16% of Americans do regular leisure reading—down from 28% in 2003. 41% of UK parents read daily to their toddlers—down from 64% in 2012. Books aren't only a source of flow. They're a gateway to empathy and lifelong learning.

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2 weeks ago

Most people recognize that AI companions aren't a replacement for meaningful connection. 9 new studies: When the same compassion comes from a human rather than a chatbot, people feel more supported. AI can mimic empathy, but it can't care. Long live human interaction.

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2 weeks ago

In unhealthy relationships, people walk on eggshells to avoid conflict. They tell you what you want to hear. In healthy relationships, people have the courage to address conflict. They tell you what you need to hear. Silence protects fragile ties. Candor strengthens real bonds.

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3 weeks ago

Feeling embarrassed by your past work is not a sign of incompetence. It’s a mark of growth. Regretting your prior decisions doesn't reflect poor judgment. It reveals new insight. Cringing at your old opinions doesn't display ignorance. It demonstrates an open mind.

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4 weeks ago

TikTok science can leave you overconfident in your knowledge. Evidence: Simplifying complex ideas makes them more compelling, but also fosters an illusion of deep understanding. Beware of mistaking familiarity for fluency. Soundbites aren't substitutes for systematic study.

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4 weeks ago

Our personalities describe us, but they don't define us. Our most important qualities are our values. Personality traits are the tendencies we have. They reflect our nature and nurture. Values are the principles we choose. They reveal our commitment and character.

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4 weeks ago

Using AI doesn’t have to make us dumber. Evidence: AI boosts service rep productivity and customer satisfaction. Even during AI outages, those who use it regularly are more effective. Outsourcing thinking to AI yields cognitive debt. Learning from AI pays cognitive dividends.

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a month ago

Friendliness isn't always a sign of trustworthiness. Warmth is easy to fake. The foundations of trust are reliability and integrity. What counts isn't courtesy in the moment—it's keeping commitments over time. The best way to inspire confidence is to consistently walk our talk.

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a month ago

People who cheat on their spouses are more likely to cheat at work, too. Evidence: Marital infidelity predicts 2-3x greater odds of professional misconduct among CEOs, financial advisors, and police officers. Integrity is not a 9-5 job. Character counts in every part of life.

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Adam Grant @AdamMGrant

2 months ago

The people who dominate the conversation often have the least to say. Being the loudest voice in the room doesn’t gain respect. It crowds out the contributions of those who speak at a lower volume. It’s better to leave people wanting to hear more than wishing they’d heard less.

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2 months ago

Good advice doesn’t always come from people close to you. It comes from people who want what's best for you. When people are trying to influence you or please you, they tend to give biased suggestions. The most reliable sources of wisdom are people who put your interests first.

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2 months ago

Leadership isn't measured by how many followers you have. It's gauged by how may lives you improve. Selfish leaders divide people to advance personal agendas. Servant leaders unite people to achieve common goals. The best leaders are those who bring out the best in others.

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2 months ago

Our scarcest, most precious resource is not time or energy. It’s attention. Our circumstances are often beyond our control. Our concentration is within it. Where we focus shapes our happiness, success, and relationships. Undivided attention is the most basic currency of care.

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2 months ago

A teacher in Thailand invites her students to pick their greeting. Can we do this in every classroom in every country?

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2 months ago

There's a name for staying up late even though you know you'll regret it: Bedtime procrastination. It's more likely when you dread tomorrow, lack freedom and joy today, and do mindless activities tonight. A simple, effective antidote is committing to a sleep time and routine.

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2 months ago

The most enduring marker of success isn't wealth, fame, or power. It’s what we create and contribute to others. In the short run, status symbols capture attention. In the long run, achievement is judged by impact. The highest accomplishment is improving the lives of others.

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Adam Grant @AdamMGrant

2 months ago

Too many people recognize their opinions as feelings, but mistake their beliefs for facts. Closed minds hold truths to be self-evident. Open minds are willing to question even strongly held views. Lifelong learning requires the courage to challenge our own convictions.