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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Jan 31, 2023 · 49 min
Estonia’s Prime Minister Kaja Kallas on leading with strength and sincerity
Kaja Kallas is the current Prime Minister of Estonia – and the first woman to hold the position.
Jan 24, 2023 · 54 min
Breaking free of stereotype threat with Claude Steele
Claude Steele is one of the most influential social psychologists of all time. As a Stanford professor, he’s best known for his groundbreaking research on how the threat of being stereotyped undermines our performance.
Jan 17, 2023 · 43 min
The surprising effects of video games with Ash Brandin
As an educator, Ash Brandin’s mission is to make learning in school as fun as playing a game.
Jan 10, 2023 · 38 min
Finding–and becoming–great mentors and sponsors with Carla Harris
Carla Harris is a fierce leader, a devoted mentor, and a dynamic speaker.
Jan 3, 2023 · 38 min
Knowing when to quit with world poker champion Annie Duke
Annie Duke dropped out of a PhD program in cognitive psychology– and went on to win the World Series of Poker.
Dec 28, 2022 · 1 hr 21 min
Malcolm Gladwell Questions Everything
For our final episode of the year, let’s revisit Adam and Malcolm’s conversation from the archive. When Adam Grant and Malcolm Gladwell sit down to challenge each other, everything is fair game. Sit ringside for this collegial cage match in which two preeminent writers rethink each other's ideas in an insatiable quest to get closer to the truth. Is intelligence undersold or oversold? Does individual blaming and shaming obscure the pursuit of real change on racism? Could rethinking everything le
Dec 20, 2022 · 25 min
Dolly Parton is burning up, not burning out
As we get ready for 2023, we’re excited to bring you a conversation Adam had earlier this year with beloved musician Dolly Parton.
Dec 13, 2022 · 44 min
The science of healthy relationships with John and Julie Gottman
For decades, renowned psychologists John and Julie Gottman have studied–and guided–healthy relationships.
Dec 6, 2022 · 30 min
Why data don’t have all the answers with data scientist Andrea Jones-Rooy
Andrea Jones-Rooy is a data scientist who’s skeptical about data. She also happens to be a comedian.
Nov 29, 2022 · 45 min
How to have good arguments with world debate champion Bo Seo
Growing up, Bo Seo avoided arguments at all costs–until he discovered competitive debate.
Nov 22, 2022 · 41 min
The four-day work week: luxury or necessity?
Why do we work five days a week? Could we be just as productive, healthier and happier by working less?
Nov 15, 2022 · 38 min
The problem with setting goals, with NFL linebacker Emmanuel Acho
For someone who doesn’t believe in goal-setting, Emmanuel Acho is highly accomplished.
Nov 8, 2022 · 41 min
The psychology of human delusions with filmmaker Adam McKay
Adam and Adam discuss the psychology of human delusion and narcissism, what he learned from improv comedy, and why success is about way more than who you know.
Nov 1, 2022 · 44 min
If teachers took over the government with Sharon McMahon
If you were online during the historic 2020 election cycle, you may have seen Sharon McMahon’s viral videos.
Oct 25, 2022 · 45 min
Reese Witherspoon on turning impostor syndrome into confidence
When Reese Witherspoon was in rehearsals for her lead role in the 2005 film Walk the Line, she wanted to quit–every day. But she went on to win the Oscar for her performance as June Carter Cash.
Oct 18, 2022 · 31 min
Life, the universe, and everything with Nobel laureate physicist Saul Perlmutter
Growing up, Saul Perlmutter just wanted to know how the world worked. In 2011, he was part of the Nobel Prize-winning team that discovered the accelerating expansion of the universe.
Oct 11, 2022 · 48 min
How Celeste Ng writes fiery prose
It took Celeste Ng a long time to believe she could write for a living. Now she’s the New York Times bestselling author of the novels “Everything I Never Told You” and “Little Fires Everywhere”-- which was developed into a hit TV show by Reese Witherspoon’s production company, Hello Sunshine.
Oct 4, 2022 · 46 min
Busting the myths of the brain with neuroscientist Chantel Prat
Have you ever thought you can’t do something because you’re “not wired that way”? Neuroscientist Chantel Prat might challenge you to rethink your beliefs.
Sep 27, 2022 · 40 min
Surgeon Atul Gawande wants everyone to have a coach
Atul Gawande was advised by a colleague to say yes to every opportunity until he turned 40. Since then he’s been a renowned surgeon, a public health leader and government policymaker, and a bestselling author and “New Yorker” writer.
Sep 20, 2022 · 43 min
How free solo climber Alex Honnold faces fear
In 2017, Alex Honnold did what even the world’s best rock climbers thought was impossible. He climbed to the top of El Capitan– a granite rock mountain more than 3,000 feet high– without a rope, harness, or net.