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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May 7, 2024 · 30 min
The art of failure with David Duchovny
Adam and David discuss the value of falling short of our goals, the perils of success, and whether nice people really finish last.
Apr 30, 2024 · 35 min
The art of vulnerability and connection with comedian Mae Martin
Adam and Mae chat about the value of vulnerability in connection, snapping out of procrastination, shame spirals, and life lessons from the art of improvisation.
Apr 23, 2024 · 32 min
Kara Swisher on speaking truth to power
Kara Swisher made her name by being disarmingly direct with the who’s who of tech – from Steve Jobs to Bill Gates to Elon Musk.
Apr 16, 2024 · 39 min
Anne Lamott's thoughts on love, writing, and being judgy
Adam and Anne chat about the art of great writing, the challenges of being kinder to others and ourselves, and the lessons to be learned from a life examined.
Apr 9, 2024 · 35 min
How to make the most of your twenties with Meg Jay
How important are your twenties — and how bad are they? Meg Jay is a clinical psychologist who specializes in young adult development in twenty year-olds.
Apr 2, 2024 · 41 min
Yuval Noah Harari on what history teaches us about justice and peace
Adam and Yuval examine the power of stories in shaping humanity’s success, discuss the tension between justice and peace, and reconsider the true purpose of studying history.
Apr 1, 2024 · 31 min
Life, the universe, and everything with Nobel laureate physicist Saul Perlmutter (Bonus)
Growing up, Saul Perlmutter just wanted to know how the world worked.
Mar 26, 2024 · 42 min
The science of memory with Charan Ranganath
Learn the latest science on why we remember, what we forget, and how learning new ideas happens.
Mar 19, 2024 · 35 min
Understanding the pendulum swing of global power with Ian Bremmer
Political scientist Ian Bremmer gives a stirring analysis of the current state of global affairs and explains what makes 2024 so complex.
Mar 12, 2024 · 31 min
will.i.am on AI — and the future of creativity
Adam asks about will.i.am’s creative process and digs into how he turns his expansive ideas into reality.
Mar 5, 2024 · 41 min
How to be productive without burning out, with Cal Newport
Adam digs into the data on productivity with author and educator Cal Newport, debating the benefits and drawbacks of doing fewer things and discussing individual habits and organizational practices for preventing burnout and promoting worthwhile work.
Feb 27, 2024 · 27 min
Is your organization a little culty? with NXIVM whistleblower Sarah Edmondson
Sarah Edmondson escaped and blew the whistle against NXIVM, the cult masquerading as a “personal and professional development company.” She and Adam explore the dark sides of charisma.
Feb 20, 2024 · 39 min
Redefining hustle culture with Robin Arzón
Robin Arzón is the head instructor at Peloton and an ultramarathon runner, but she didn’t plan to make her career based on her athletic prowess. In this conversation with Adam, she talks about how she fell in love with running in adulthood and her radical career pivot from lawyer to renowned exercise instructor.
Feb 13, 2024 · 35 min
Revising the stories we hold dear with Denise Hamilton
Adam and inclusion strategist Denise Hamilton discuss the pain of abandoning old stories, the value of revising long-held beliefs, and how to respond to the backlash against diversity and inclusion.
Feb 6, 2024 · 34 min
Power, purpose, and the American presidency with Jared Cohen
Jared Cohen has worked with the world’s top leaders to tackle humanity’s biggest problems. His work in international problem-solving also translates into a passion for U.S. history. Adam and Jared discuss American presidents, the psychology of the founding fathers, debate the pros and cons of pursuing a legacy, and share what these historic figures can teach us all about pursuing and finding purpose.
Jan 30, 2024 · 38 min
How to become a "friction-fixer" with Bob Sutton
Bob Sutton is an organizational psychologist and bestselling author. In this zesty conversation with Adam, Bob shares insights on how to overcome friction at work.
Jan 23, 2024 · 36 min
Overcoming toxic positivity with Susan David
Adam and psychologist Susan David examines the skills involved in emotional agility, discussing the risks of judging and suppressing unwanted emotions — and effective techniques for managing them.
Jan 16, 2024 · 36 min
You have more control over your emotions than you think with Lisa Feldman Barrett
Emotions are like opinions — everyone has them. Thanks to the pioneering research of today’s guest, Lisa Feldman Barrett, we know that it’s possible to transform our feelings by changing how we think and talk about them.
Jan 9, 2024 · 51 min
Jennifer Garner realizes her hidden potential
Jennifer Garner’s roles often center strong women who know how to achieve great things. In a fun and surprising live conversation, Jennifer chats with Adam about his latest book and the unexpected factors that build character and long-term success.
Jan 2, 2024 · 41 min
Bringing out the good in kids —and parents— with Becky Kennedy (Re-release)
As a clinical psychologist, Becky Kennedy works with parents to raise good kids. She’s best known as Dr. Becky on Instagram, and has been called the "Millennial parenting whisperer" for good reason. Becky and Adam challenge the widespread belief that it’s a parent’s job to make their children happy, talk candidly about the surprisingly difficult task of setting and maintaining boundaries, and dig into the science and practice of helping kids (and adults) deal with the ups and downs of life. Tran