
Adam Grant is an organizational psychologist at the Wharton School of Business and bestselling author known for his research on motivation, generosity, and human behavior at work. His work has influenced leaders across industries by challenging conventional thinking about success and collaboration. He's known for making complex behavioral science accessible through engaging storytelling.
29 Books Recommended by Adam Grant
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The saga of how one of the great founders of our time launched his company, grew it, got it back, and rejuvenated it.
Also recommended by: Bill Gates, Eric Schmidt, Howard Schultz, Jamie Dimon, Marc Andreessen, Marc Benioff, Ray Dalio, Richard Branson, Sheryl Sandberg, Malcolm Gladwell, Matthew Mcconaughey, Satya Nadella, Walter Isaacson

New Power
6 people recommendedWill transform your understanding of how to gain powerβand how to use it for good.
Also recommended by: Craig Newmark, Reid Hoffman, Richard Branson, Kat Cole, Russell Brand
Stolen Focus
6 people recommendedA gripping analysis of why weβve lost the capacity to concentrate, and how we might find it again.
Also recommended by: Arianna Huffington, Hillary Clinton, Mark Manson, Stephen Fry, Susan Cain
Examines the causes of loneliness and how we can overcome it by building community and connection.
Also recommended by: Ben Silbermann, Daniel Pink, Malcolm Gladwell, Susan Cain
Does for the soul what water does for a parched throat.
Also recommended by: Michael Bloomberg, Arianna Huffington, Brene Brown, Seth Godin
[This] handbook for decision-making isnβt just evidence-based and practicalβitβs fun too.
Also recommended by: Marc Andreessen, Adam Robinson, Michael Mauboussin, Seth Godin
Think Like a Rocket Scientist
4 people recommendedAn engrossing read thatβs bursting with actionable insights for thinking differently about problems.
Also recommended by: Daniel Pink, Seth Godin, Susan Cain

Masters of Scale
4 people recommendedCombines memorable stories with actionable insights from world-class leaders to help you turn your biggest, boldest ideas into reality.
Also recommended by: Reed Hastings, Bob Iger, Satya Nadella
Switch
4 people recommendedMy all-time favorite book on change.
Also recommended by: Andrew Wilkinson, Michael Hyatt, Derek Sivers
One of Silicon Valleyβs most outspoken journalists challenges us to recognize that motherhood is a source of strength, not weakness.
Also recommended by: Marc Benioff, Brad Feld
You’re Not Listening
2 people recommendedThereβs no one better qualified than a talented journalist to introduce you to the right mindset and skill set [for listening].
Also recommended by: Daniel Pink
Tightrope
2 people recommended[The authors] trace how public policies have hurt working-class families and ponder possibilities for change.
Also recommended by: Hugh Hewitt
Eat a Peach
2 people recommended[The author's] relentless quest for self-improvement and social contribution will leave you hungry to do more in your own life.
Also recommended by: Kat Cole
Upstream
Now that you have a better handle on solving the problems, itβs time to learn how to prevent them from occurring in the first place.
Friendship
Explains why the bonds we form arenβt only enjoyable β theyβre vital.
Social Chemistry
Identifies three different approaches to improving the quality of your connections β expanding, brokering, and convening.
All You Have to Do Is Ask
Shows how we can become more skilled at making requests and more comfortable with receiving help.
Life Is in the Transitions
As a journalist whose trade is collecting and sharing stories, [the author] provides the tools to rewrite your own.
The 4 Day Week
A leading entrepreneur in New Zealand recognized that in many jobs, people can be just as productive β and more creative β working four days a week.
Do Nothing
A powerful case that productivity is not an inherent virtue β if youβre not careful, it can become a vice.
Perfectly Confident
Full of data-driven guidance for making more accurate assessments of your abilities and opportunities.
Joy at Work
Finding joy at work isnβt magic β it takes work. But it might feel a bit more like play thanks to the practical tips from [the authors].
More Myself
The award-winning musician, actor, producer, entrepreneur, and activist opens up about perfectionism, courage, privacy, and identity.
Powershift
Shares lessons of experience on building reputations and relationships.
Rise
The Olympic champion reflects on an epic career as the most decorated skier in American history.
Weird
If youβve ever felt like an outsider or an oddball, youβve experienced the downsides of being weird β but there are surprising upsides as well.