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ReThinking
by TED · English
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. Follow Adam on Instagram @adamgrant, LinkedIn at @adammgrant Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What your accent says about you with linguist Valerie Fridland
Linguist Valerie Fridland explains how accents form, how people judge them, and why “linguistic pet peeves” (like email phrasing) feel personal.
10 Nov 2026 · 48m · 15 chaptersHow to disagree better with Utah Governor Spencer Cox
Utah Governor Spencer Cox discusses how to escape echo chambers and reduce political polarization and contempt.
3 Nov 2026 · 45m · 15 chaptersFamily bonding with John & Hank Green and Julia & Jim Curtis
Adam Grant’s “Rethinking” special episode on “vibe” and strong connections, using two family duos as case studies.
27 Oct 2026 · 1h 3m · 26 chaptersThe psychology of compatibility with Malcolm Gladwell
Malcolm Gladwell and Adam Grant discuss the psychology of compatibility and how to build strong connections.
22 Oct 2026 · 1h 1m · 24 chaptersHow to shift a vibe with M. Night Shyamalan
Adam Grant (organizational psychologist) interviews filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan about “vibe” as the quality of connection that enables mutual transformation—how to shift vibe on screen and in real…
14 Oct 2026 · 55m · 18 chaptersHow to sustain a vibe with Olympic champions Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir
How Olympic ice-dance champions Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir sustained a “vibe” for 22 years by evolving their partnership, managing conflict as task-focused, and building alignment through shared…
6 Oct 2026 · 47m · 15 chaptersThe case for male vulnerability with Luke Bateman
Luke Bateman argues that patriarchy harms men by enforcing “precarious manhood,” where weakness is punished and men must constantly prove toughness.
29 Sep 2026 · 47m · 16 chaptersWhy you shouldn’t wait for inspiration to strike with Harlan Coben
How to create consistently without waiting for inspiration; why motivation is fleeting but habits and progress matter; how writers generate ideas from real life; and why “character vs plot” is a…
22 Sep 2026 · 45m · 15 chaptersRethinking your career identity with Oscar winner Ke Huy Quan
Ke Huy Quan (Oscar winner) discusses “rethinking” career identity after early fame, Hollywood’s lack of roles for Asian actors, and his pivot from acting to film school and action/stunt work—then…
15 Sep 2026 · 49m · 21 chaptersThe difference between joy and relief with Allison Sweet Grant
Allison Sweet Grant discusses her breast cancer memoir Lump and rethinking cancer language and care—joy vs relief, “perfect patient” pressure, the survivor label, brain fog, and how fear, gratitude,…
8 Sep 2026 · 58m · 26 chaptersHow leaders build a collective identity with Vanessa Beasley
How leaders build collective identity and community through rhetoric—especially “constitutive” rhetoric that defines “who we are”—and how listening, psychological safety, and shared problem-framing…
1 Sep 2026 · 40m · 19 chaptersDolly Parton is burning up, not burning out | from WorkLife with Adam Grant (re-release)
Dolly Parton discusses staying creatively driven (“burning up, not burning out”), her reinvention with the novel-and-album Run, Rose, Run, and how she handles sexism, criticism, mistakes, and…
28 Aug 2026 · 26m · 14 chaptersIs emotional regulation always a good thing? with Julie Bowen and Aliza Pressman
When emotional regulation is helpful vs when it can become inauthentic or counterproductive; how to decide when to quit, how “rose-colored” expectations can shape behavior, and how…
25 Aug 2026 · 55m · 16 chaptersImprovisation as a life skill with Andrea Jones-Rooy and Justin Gregg
Improvisation as a life skill—how “yes and,” listening, staying present, and tolerating failure improve everyday communication, creativity, and collaboration.
18 Aug 2026 · 38m · 19 chaptersThe psychology of rivalry and resilience with Maria Sharapova
Maria Sharapova discusses the psychology of resilience and rivalry, how motivation changes over a career, and how to shift from “winning” to “mastery,” plus what she’s rethought since retiring.
11 Aug 2026 · 41m · 13 chaptersHow to challenge your self-limiting beliefs with Shawn Achor
Sean Achor (positive psychology) argues that changing self-limiting beliefs can improve performance and well-being; happiness is redefined as joy moving toward potential, not constant pleasure.
4 Aug 2026 · 40m · 13 chaptersThe science of the cold plunge with Chris Ballard
Chris Ballard (author of The Plunge) explains the science and psychology of cold water immersion, debunking common social-media health claims and outlining what benefits are most supported (recovery,…
28 Jul 2026 · 38m · 21 chaptersWhy a chatbot can’t raise your kid with Dana Suskind
Dana Suskind argues that early childhood learning depends on “friction” from imperfect human interaction, and warns that AI companions and AI-infused toys may erode attachment, social-emotional…
21 Jul 2026 · 40m · 15 chaptersHow to prevent corporate corruption with Eric Ries
Eric Ries argues that corporate corruption is not inevitable and can be prevented by building “incorruptible” organizations.
14 Jul 2026 · 36m · 11 chaptersThe craft of storytelling with Ann Patchett
Adam Grant interviews novelist Ann Patchett about “the power of stories,” including how she writes (practice, revision, throwing drafts away), why reading matters, and themes from her novel Whistler…
7 Jul 2026 · 46m · 22 chaptersWhat Finnish president Alexander Stubb learned from golfing with Trump
Finland President Alexander Stubb discusses what he learned from golfing with Donald Trump, and uses the experience to explain how relationships, listening, and sports/fitness affect diplomacy,…
30 Jun 2026 · 44m · 21 chaptersCreative anxiety, self-doubt, and procrastination with Fredrik Backman
Creative anxiety, self-doubt, and procrastination as ongoing parts of the creative process; reframing procrastination as “thinking” and a productive incubation period; shifting from outcome-based…
23 Jun 2026 · 44m · 18 chaptersDad brain with neuroscientist Darby Saxbe
Neuroscientist Darby Saxbe explains “dad brain” and how men’s brains change with fatherhood, especially when they become hands-on caregivers; she also discusses mental-health risks, testosterone…
16 Jun 2026 · 42m · 21 chaptersWhy a digital detox won’t reset your attention span with Gloria Mark
Gloria Mark explains how digital media fragments attention, why “digital detox” doesn’t reset attention span, and what actually helps people regain depth of processing.
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