Heidi Grant is a highly accomplished social-cognitive psychologist who specializes in the fields of leadership, motivation, and performance. With a strong foundation in scientific research, she develops evidence-based solutions for behavior change at both individual and organizational levels. Heidi is widely recognized for her expertise and has authored five bestselling books. Her contributions to management thinking have earned her a spot on Thinkers50's global list of management thinkers to know.
Currently, Heidi holds the position of Director of Research & Development in Learning at EY - Americas. She is affiliated with the Mentora Institute and the Motivation Science Center at Columbia University, where she collaborates on research and application of motivational strategies.
Heidi obtained her Ph.D. from Columbia University, working under the guidance of renowned psychologists Carol Dweck (known for her work on mindset) and E. Tory Higgins (co-author of "FOCUS: Using Different Ways of Seeing the World for Success and Influence").
Among her notable publications are "Reinforcements: How to Get People To Help You," "SUCCEED: How We Can Reach Our Goals," "No One Understands You and What to Do About It," and "Nine Things Successful People Do Differently." She is a regular contributor to esteemed publications such as the Harvard Business Review, Huffington Post, Forbes, 99u, Fast Company, and Psychology Today.
Her areas of expertise encompass motivation, learning, growth mindset, unconscious bias, goal pursuit, influence, cooperation and communication in groups, relationships, leadership, management, and well-being. With her extensive knowledge and research-backed insights, Heidi Grant continues to make significant contributions to the fields of psychology and organizational behavior.
