ReThinking

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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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Episodes

Daniel Kahneman Doesn't Trust Your Intuition

Nobel laureate Daniel Kahneman discusses biases, intuition, and decision-making with Adam Grant. They explore why reducing misery might be a more worthy goal than increasing happiness and challenge conventional ideas about employee engagement versus overall well-being. Kahneman shares his unusual perspective on finding joy in being wrong and offers practical advice on delaying intuition to improve judgment, drawing on his work, including his book 'Noise'.

Mar 16, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Malcolm Gladwell Questions Everything

Adam Grant spars with Malcolm Gladwell, challenging each other's ideas on everything from snap judgments and facial cues to intelligence, performance enhancement, and the nature of racism. They discuss Adam's book "Think Again," exploring the value of rethinking assumptions, the difference between optimal and typical performance, and the importance of psychological richness over mere happiness.

Mar 09, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Jane Goodall on Leadership Lessons from Primates

Legendary ethologist Jane Goodall joins Adam Grant to explore what studying chimpanzees can teach us about human leadership, status, and culture. They discuss the difference between being an alpha boss versus a true leader, how chimps build culture, and the roles of aggression, intelligence, and alliances. Jane also shares personal insights on her research journey, dealing with criticism, the importance of patience, and her shift to conservation activism focused on community and cultivating hope for the future.

Mar 02, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Brené Brown on What Vulnerability Isn't

In this conversation, Brené Brown and Adam Grant discuss the nuances of vulnerability, particularly in the workplace. They explore why people armor up at work, common forms of armor like perfectionism and performance, and personal stories of shedding them. They delve into the psychology behind shame as a barrier to vulnerability, discuss differences based on gender norms, and hypothesize why vulnerability might be easier in high-stakes professions. The episode offers practical advice on navigating armored leaders, fostering psychological safety, and understanding the distinction between vulnerability and oversharing.

Feb 23, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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