From behind the curtain to centre stage: why I’m passionate about helping people Speak Out
It’s funny how life has a way of leading you exactly where you need to be, even if the journey feels a bit unconventional. My career has been a blend…
ADAM GRANT
ORGANISATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST AND BESTSELLING AUTHOR WHO EXPLORES THE SCIENCE OF MOTIVATION, GENEROSITY, RETHINKING AND POTENTIAL.
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ADAM GRANT
Adam Grant is an organisational psychologist and bestselling author who explores the science of motivation, generosity, rethinking, and potential.
Adam Grant has been Wharton’s top-rated professor for 7 straight years. As an organisational psychologist, he is a leading expert on how we can find motivation and meaning, rethink assumptions, and live more generous and creative lives. He has been recognised as the world’s #2 most influential management thinker and one of Fortune’s 40 under 40.
He is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of 6 books that have sold millions of copies and been translated into 45 languages: Hidden Potential, Think Again, Give and Take, Originals, Option B, and Power Moves. His books have been named among the year’s best by Amazon, Apple, the Financial Times, and the Wall Street Journal. His viral piece on languishing was the most-read New York Times article of 2021 and the most-saved article across all platforms.
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Compelling Topics That Ignite Change
Hidden Potential
Unlock the untapped capabilities within your team and organization. Adam shares powerful stories and research showing how people often underestimate their own and others’ potential, inspiring audiences to break free from limiting beliefs and achieve extraordinary results
Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don’t Know
In a rapidly changing world, the ability to rethink and unlearn is critical. Drawing on his #1 New York Times bestseller Think Again, Adam teaches how to challenge assumptions, embrace curiosity, and foster a culture of continuous learning that drives innovation and adaptability
Resilience at Work
Learn how to build resilience—the strength and speed of your response to adversity. Adam’s insights, including his viral New York Times article on languishing, provide practical strategies for individuals and organizations to move beyond burnout and flourish in challenging times
Originals: How Nonconformists Change the World
Discover how to cultivate original thinking and empower people to speak up with bold ideas. Adam reveals how leaders can create environments that welcome diverse perspectives, encourage dissent, and champion creativity to drive meaningful change
Give and Take: Creating a Culture of Productive Generosity
Explore how generosity fuels success and builds thriving cultures. Adam explains how “givers” create ripple effects of value, and how organizations can reward generosity, screen out takers, and foster norms of help-seeking and help-giving for collective success.
BIOGRAPHY
Adam Grant is a renowned organizational psychologist, bestselling author, and top-rated professor at Wharton, where he has held the Saul P. Steinberg Professorship of Management and Psychology. He is a leading expert on motivation, generosity, original thinking, rethinking, and human potential, recognized as one of the world’s most influential management thinkers and named to Fortune’s 40 under 40.
Grant is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of six books—Hidden Potential, Think Again, Give and Take, Originals, Option B, and Power Moves—which have sold millions of copies and been translated into 45 languages. His work has been honoured by Amazon, Apple, the Financial Times, and the Wall Street Journal. His 2021 New York Times article on languishing was the most-read and most-saved article across platforms that year.
He hosts the TED podcasts Re:Thinking and WorkLife, which have amassed over 90 million downloads, and his TED talks have been viewed more than 35 million times. He has received standing ovations at TED and was voted the audience’s favourite speaker at The Nantucket Project. His consulting and speaking clients include Google, the NBA, Bridgewater Associates, and the Gates Foundation. Grant is a prolific contributor to the New York Times on topics of work and psychology and has served on the Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Board. He was honored as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum and has appeared on the television series Billions. His social media following exceeds 10 million, and he shares insights in his free monthly newsletter, GRANTED.
Grant earned his Ph.D. in organizational psychology from the University of Michigan in under three years and graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University with highest honours and Phi Beta Kappa. He has received distinguished scholarly awards from the Academy of Management, the American Psychological Association, and the National Science Foundation. His pioneering research has improved performance and reduced burnout across professions including engineering, teaching, sales, and healthcare. He is an ideal Leadership Speaker at your next event.
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