Adam Grant

Adam Grant

Adam Grant

Organizational Psychologist & Bestselling Author

Organizational psychologist who studies decision-making, leadership, and how people can work more effectively. His research-backed insights have shaped thinking in business and beyond.

Authors & Thinkers

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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14 people recommended

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

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New Power

by Jeremy Heimans

6 people recommended

Will transform your understanding of how to gain powerβ€”and how to use it for good.

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Also recommended by: Craig Newmark, Reid Hoffman, Richard Branson, Kat Cole, Russell Brand

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Stolen Focus

by Johann Hari

6 people recommended

A gripping analysis of why we’ve lost the capacity to concentrate, and how we might find it again.

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Also recommended by: Arianna Huffington, Hillary Clinton, Mark Manson, Stephen Fry, Susan Cain

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5 people recommended

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

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5 people recommended

Does for the soul what water does for a parched throat.

Also recommended by: Michael Bloomberg, Arianna Huffington, Brene Brown, Seth Godin

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5 people recommended

[This] handbook for decision-making isn’t just evidence-based and practicalβ€”it’s fun too.

Also recommended by: Marc Andreessen, Adam Robinson, Michael Mauboussin, Seth Godin

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Think Like a Rocket Scientist

by Ozan Varol

4 people recommended

An engrossing read that’s bursting with actionable insights for thinking differently about problems.

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Also recommended by: Daniel Pink, Seth Godin, Susan Cain

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Masters of Scale

by Reid Hoffman

4 people recommended

Combines memorable stories with actionable insights from world-class leaders to help you turn your biggest, boldest ideas into reality.

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Also recommended by: Reed Hastings, Bob Iger, Satya Nadella

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Switch

by Chip Heath

4 people recommended

My all-time favorite book on change.

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Also recommended by: Andrew Wilkinson, Michael Hyatt, Derek Sivers

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3 people recommended

One of Silicon Valley’s most outspoken journalists challenges us to recognize that motherhood is a source of strength, not weakness.

Also recommended by: Marc Benioff, Brad Feld

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The Puzzler

by A.J. Jacobs

2 people recommended

Delightful.

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Also recommended by: Gretchen Rubin

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You’re Not Listening

by Kate Murphy

2 people recommended

There’s no one better qualified than a talented journalist to introduce you to the right mindset and skill set [for listening].

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Also recommended by: Daniel Pink

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Tightrope

by Nicholas D. Kristof

2 people recommended

[The authors] trace how public policies have hurt working-class families and ponder possibilities for change.

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Also recommended by: Hugh Hewitt

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Eat a Peach

by David Chang

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.

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Also recommended by: Kat Cole

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What’s Your Problem?

by Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg

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Upstream

by Dan Heath

Now that you have a better handle on solving the problems, it’s time to learn how to prevent them from occurring in the first place.

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Clearer, Closer, Better

by Emily Balcetis

Might change how you see what you see.

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Friendship

by Lydia Denworth

Explains why the bonds we form aren’t only enjoyable β€” they’re vital.

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Social Chemistry

by Marissa King

Identifies three different approaches to improving the quality of your connections β€” expanding, brokering, and convening.

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All You Have to Do Is Ask

by Wayne Baker

Shows how we can become more skilled at making requests and more comfortable with receiving help.

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#21

Life Is in the Transitions

by Bruce Feiler

As a journalist whose trade is collecting and sharing stories, [the author] provides the tools to rewrite your own.

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#22

The 4 Day Week

by Andrew Barnes

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.

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#23

Do Nothing

by Celeste Headlee

A powerful case that productivity is not an inherent virtue β€” if you’re not careful, it can become a vice.

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#24

Perfectly Confident

by Don A Moore

Full of data-driven guidance for making more accurate assessments of your abilities and opportunities.

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#25

Joy at Work

by Marie Kondo

Finding joy at work isn’t magic β€” it takes work. But it might feel a bit more like play thanks to the practical tips from [the authors].

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#26

More Myself

by Alicia Keys

The award-winning musician, actor, producer, entrepreneur, and activist opens up about perfectionism, courage, privacy, and identity.

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Powershift

by Daymond John

Shares lessons of experience on building reputations and relationships.

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#28

Rise

by Lindsey Vonn

The Olympic champion reflects on an epic career as the most decorated skier in American history.

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#29

Weird

by Olga Khazan

If you’ve ever felt like an outsider or an oddball, you’ve experienced the downsides of being weird β€” but there are surprising upsides as well.

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