WorkLife with Adam Grant

"WorkLife with Adam Grant," a part of the TED Audio Collective podcast.

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ReThinking: Ed Helms on growing through failure

ReThinking: Ed Helms on growing through failure

You may know Ed Helms from his roles on The Office or in The Hangover, but building his career as a successful comedian required many moments of failure and embarrassment. In this episode, Ed joins Adam live at the Authors@Wharton series to discuss his new book, SNAFU: The Definitive Guide to History’s Greatest Screwups, look back on what Ed learned from some of his own mistakes, and uncover the common patterns among historical blunders.


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Guest: Ed Helms (Instagram: @edhelms


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Snafu: The Definitive Guide to History Greatest Screw Up


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ReThinking: The truth about the attention crisis with historian Daniel Immerwahr

ReThinking: The truth about the attention crisis with historian Daniel Immerwahr

In the age of social media and short-form content, many people insist that our attention spans are getting shorter. But historian Daniel Immerwahr reminds us that people have cried wolf for centuries about technology hijacking our attention. In this episode, Adam and Daniel dive into evidence that what’s changing is not our attention spans, but the objects of our focus. They also discuss moral panics of the past, compare the cognitive benefits of video games and the opera, and debate whether or not Marvel movies are a waste of time.


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How to Hide an Empire: A History of the Greater United States


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ReThinking: The science of taste and smell with Rachel Herz

ReThinking: The science of taste and smell with Rachel Herz

Do you hate the taste of cilantro and chocolate? You might be a super taster! Rachel Herz is a neuroscientist at Brown University who specializes in taste and smell. In this episode, Adam, Rachel, and Adam’s wife Allison Sweet Grant investigate the sources of their different food preferences, uncover the overlooked power of smell, and analyze the effects of the gene that can turn some people into picky eaters. 


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Guest: Rachel Herz (Instagram | LinkedIn: @rachelherz | Website: rachelherz.com/) 


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Books: Why You Eat What You Eat (2019),  That’s Disgusting (2013), The Scent of Desire (2008)


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ReThinking: John Green on fighting diseases of injustice

ReThinking: John Green on fighting diseases of injustice

You may know John Green as the best-selling author of The Fault In Our Stars or the co-creator of the popular YouTube education channel Crash Course. In this episode, John joins Adam for a live conversation at the Authors@Wharton series to discuss his book Everything is Tuberculosis and his mission to fight diseases of injustice. The two also explore strategies for finding motivation and creativity, address John’s banned books, explain how writing is like playing Marco Polo, and uncover John’s favorite Hank Green invention. 


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Guest: John Green (Instagram: @johngreenwritesbooks | TikTok: @literallyjohngreen | Website: johngreenbooks.com/


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Crash Course YouTube

Everything is Tuberculosis by John Green

Authors@Wharton Program


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ReThinking: What motivates great Americans with Ron Chernow

ReThinking: What motivates great Americans with Ron Chernow

Ron Chernow is a Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer whose work has deepened our understanding of the men who made history in America, and even inspired Lin Manuel Miranda to write his musical about Alexander Hamilton. In this episode, he and Adam discuss Ron’s new book on Mark Twain, analyze what fuels outsized accomplishments, and dig into what it takes to uncover new insights into the lives of historical figures.


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Guest: Ron Chernow (Website: ronchernow.com/


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Mark Twain by Ron Chernow 

Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow


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ReThinking: Jacinda Ardern on leading with empathy and overcoming self-doubt

ReThinking: Jacinda Ardern on leading with empathy and overcoming self-doubt

When Jacinda Ardern was thrown into the race for New Zealand’s prime ministry just months before the general election in 2017, she had no intention of even running for the position—but she knew it was her responsibility to become the leader her country needed. In this episode, Adam and Jacinda reflect on strategies for closing confidence gaps, discuss the importance of compassion in leadership, and break down a phenomenon that New Zealanders call “tall poppy syndrome.” They also look back on Jacinda’s most pivotal decisions, from steering the country through the COVID pandemic to stepping down as Prime Minister.


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Guest: Jacinda Ardern (Instagram: @jacindaardern)


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Preorder A Different Kind of Power by Jacinda Ardern


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ReThinking: The neglected power of siblings with Susan Dominus

ReThinking: The neglected power of siblings with Susan Dominus

Many parents believe that their actions will shape the success of their kids. But what if siblings actually matter more? Susan Dominus is a staff writer at the New York Times and the author of The Family Dynamic. In this episode, Susan and Adam discuss the psychology of achievement, the role siblings play in our accomplishments, and the relative impact of nature and nurture on excellence. 


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Guest: Susan Dominus (Instagram: @suedominus | Website: https://english.yale.edu/people/full-part-time-lecturers/susan-dominus


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The Family Dynamic: A Journey Into the Mystery of Sibling Success


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WorkLife: Office Hours with Adam: Bridging generational divides

WorkLife: Office Hours with Adam: Bridging generational divides

Office hours are in session. In today’s episode, Adam follows up on last week’s analysis of generational stereotyping by fielding questions from three guests who are experiencing age-related challenges at work. Together, they discuss the misuse and impact of psychological safety, brainstorm productive ways to counter negative stereotypes about Gen Z, and explore strategies for bridging communication gaps across generations. Guests: vice-president of T-Mobile Tara Darrow, Adam’s former student Penelope Scandellari, and audio producer Harry Huggins.


Host: Adam Grant (Instagram: @adamgrant | LinkedIn: @adammgrant | Website: adamgrant.net/)

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Tara Darrow (LinkedIn: @taradarrow)

Penelope Scandellari (LinkedIn: @penelopescandellari)

Harry Huggins (LinkedIn: @harryhuggins | Website: airmedia.org/talent/harry-huggins)


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WorkLife: Generational differences are vastly exaggerated

WorkLife: Generational differences are vastly exaggerated

There are 5 different generations in the workplace today, and strong views can lead to conflict between age groups. But are generational differences really the problem? In this episode, Adam investigates the root causes of age stereotypes, why they hold us all back, and how to overcome generational divides at work. Guests: journalist Nicole Smith and research scientist Jennifer Deal.


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Nicole Smith (Instagram: @writingtwin | LinkedIn: @nicoledoniellesmith)

Jennifer Deal (Website: https://ceo.usc.edu/bio/jennifer-deal/)


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Bio of WorkLife with Adam Grant

"WorkLife with Adam Grant," a part of the TED Audio Collective podcast, provides an engaging and enlightening journey into the realm of work. 

Collaborating with Transmitter Media, each episode offers compelling narratives and expert perspectives, delivering profound insights that can enrich one's experience in the workplace. 

Whether you're seeking to improve your professional life, lead more effectively, or simply understand the intricacies of work dynamics, this podcast offers valuable lessons and inspiration that can lead to positive changes in your work life.

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