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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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  • Dec 26, 2023 · 35 min

    Daniel Kahneman doesn't trust your intuition (Re-release)

    Daniel Kahneman is a Nobel Prize winner who transformed our understanding of the biases that cloud our thinking. In this conversation, he and Adam explore when to trust our intuition and when to second-guess it. Danny explains how he finds joy in being wrong, spells out steps to smarter interviewing, and reveals how he—the master decoder of decision-making—makes decisions.

  • Dec 5, 2023 · 45 min

    The psychology of self-persuasion with Elliot Aronson

    Adam asks Elliot about his pioneering work on making mistakes, cognitive dissonance, the dangers (and upsides) of rationalizing our beliefs, and strategies for making better decisions while keeping an open mind.

  • Nov 28, 2023 · 40 min

    Brené Brown on What Vulnerability Isn't

    Adam and Brené unpack the power of showing vulnerability at work — and explore how much is too much. Learn when and where to set boundaries, find out how to get more comfortable with being uncomfortable, and hear Brené rethink a key assumption that she took for granted in her own work.

  • Nov 21, 2023 · 44 min

    Poet Maggie Smith on embracing ambiguity

    Maggie and Adam discuss strategies for handling complex emotions, sustaining hope while acknowledging reality, and accepting ambiguity in life and art.

  • Nov 14, 2023 · 46 min

    The Office's Rainn Wilson on meaning and happiness

    Adam asks Rainn about his unlikely journey to stardom and how it led him into exploring the insights that philosophy, psychology, and the world’s great spiritual traditions can offer on modern life’s existential questions.

  • Nov 7, 2023 · 48 min

    Why aiming for the best isn't always good for you (w/ Barry Schwartz and Coco Krumme)

    Adam brings together psychologist Barry Schwartz and applied mathematician Coco Krumme to discuss the dark side of maximizing everything. The three discuss the unintended consequences of always aiming for the best, debate different strategies for individuals and societies to make better choices, and explore how it’s possible to pursue success without sacrificing happiness.

  • Oct 31, 2023 · 38 min

    The art of rough drafts with George Saunders

    George Saunders sits down with Adam and shares what he’s learned from his winding path towards becoming a professional author, the secrets of creating work that sticks, and how to receive feedback and elevate our rough drafts.

  • Oct 24, 2023 · 45 min

    Unlocking Hidden Potential with Malcolm Gladwell

    Malcolm Gladwell hosts a rollicking live discussion about Adam's new book, "Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things," which is out today. They explore why we overemphasize innate talent, how Adam grappled with impostor syndrome as a writer and perfectionism as an athlete, and how to chart a path toward achieving greater things.

  • Sep 26, 2023 · 32 min

    Why Meetings Suck and How to Fix Them

    Meetings often drain our joy and sap our focus – and meeting overload kills productivity. So why do we have so many of them, and is a better world possible? Adam investigates the science of improving meetings.

  • Aug 22, 2023 · 37 min

    How to set boundaries with therapist Nedra Glover Tawwab

    As a therapist, Nedra Glover Tawwab has spent years helping people set boundaries in their personal and professional lives. Nedra sits down with Adam for an insightful discussion on why people struggle with creating boundaries, how we can deal with saying “no,” and why setting a boundary is the ultimate act of self-respect.

  • Aug 15, 2023 · 38 min

    Khan Academy founder Sal Khan on AI and the future of education

    As the founder and CEO of Khan Academy, Sal is a pioneer in the education technology space. Sal and Adam have an exciting discussion about the role of AI in the classroom, discuss the opportunities and challenges of designing tools that foster true critical thinking, and share their visions for the future of education.

  • Aug 8, 2023 · 35 min

    Jim Gaffigan on how comedy leaves an aftertaste

    With his sharp observational comedy and dry wit, Jim Gaffigan has been making people laugh for decades. He opens up about his early career shift from marketing to comedy, the art of crafting jokes that land, and the often exasperatingly funny experience of parenting.

  • Aug 1, 2023 · 34 min

    When an introvert and an extrovert fall in love with Chip and Joanna Gaines

    Chip and Joanna Gaines are best known for their hit reality TV home renovation show "Fixer Upper." The married couple has delighted audiences by finding charm in unexpected places, and now Chip and Joanna are building their own empire extending from furniture and homewares to a Gaines TV channel. But their greatest achievement has been building a thriving partnership at work and home despite dramatic differences between their personalities.

  • Jul 25, 2023 · 39 min

    How Pixar's Ed Catmull and Pete Docter make magic on and off screen

    As they dreamed up iconic characters like Buzz and Woody, Pixar reinvented how animated movies are made. But first, they had to build a culture to make this magic possible. Pixar's co-founder and longtime president Ed Catmull and Oscar-winning Chief Creative Officer Pete Docter talk with Adam about how to spark and sustain creative collaboration.

  • Jul 18, 2023 · 38 min

    How to tell your own story with Baratunde Thurston

    Baratunde Thurston is an Emmy-nominated writer, activist and comedian. Whether it’s through his witty and thoughtful work at The Onion or The Daily Show, or via in-depth reflections in a New York Times best-selling book or a hit podcast, Baratunde is adept at addressing complex ideas with compelling stories and serious issues with levity.

  • Jul 4, 2023 · 36 min

    Hidden Figures author Margot Lee Shetterly on reframing the stories we tell

    Margot Lee Shetterly used to be an investment banker, a business owner, and a content marketing and editorial consultant. Now she’s the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller “Hidden Figures,” which chronicles the challenges and contributions of the Black women who worked at NASA from the 1930s through the 1960s. Margot and Adam talk about the process of finding and researching the story behind “Hidden Figures,” how to navigate career transitions, and why reframing familiar tales creates mor

  • Jun 27, 2023 · 38 min

    Building atomic habits with James Clear

    As a blogger and executive coach, James Clear spent years studying how to form and change habits. His research culminated in the book "Atomic Habits”, which has sold more than 15 million copies and been translated into over 50 languages.