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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 is greatness? with Chuck Klosterman
Chuck Klosterman and Adam Grant debate what “greatness” means, using football (Tom Brady vs Jim Thorpe) as a springboard.
2 Jun 2026 · 39m · 19 chapters
The one skill you need to succeed in your career in a turbulent world - by Adam Grant | from Radio Davos
Adam Grant (organizational psychologist) discusses what career success and leadership require in a turbulent world: rethinking and unlearning, motivating focus, having difficult conversations, and…
26 May 2026 · 32m · 16 chapters
How Adam Grant uses data and intuition to make life decisions | from WorkLife with Molly Graham
Adam Grant explains how he makes major career/life decisions when data is incomplete, combining a “dive” into opportunities with a set of filtering questions (interest, importance, unique…
21 May 2026 · 43m · 14 chaptersThe antidote to injustice with Bryan Stevenson
Bryan Stevenson argues that the opposite of poverty is justice, and that injustice persists because fear-driven politics, distance from affected people, and lack of accountability make the legal…
19 May 2026 · 48m · 9 chaptersThe science of effective parenting with Aliza Pressman
Research-informed parenting and how to balance warmth with limits; “all feelings are welcome, all behaviors are not.” Also covers boundary-setting by age, reducing intrusive guidance, and applying…
12 May 2026 · 37m · 13 chaptersThe power of constraints with David Epstein
How constraints (tight limits, “preclude” rules, and well-defined problem statements) can unlock creativity, focus, and better decisions—contrasting with the intuition that more freedom/options…
5 May 2026 · 38m · 15 chaptersElevating your self-awareness with Jim Collins
Jim Collins discusses self-awareness and “encodings” (durable capacities) and how to discover them through dispassionate self-observation, especially via his “bug book” system, plus how to learn from…
28 Apr 2026 · 36m · 17 chaptersKristen Bell on delivering honesty with empathy
Kristen Bell discusses how to be honest without being unkind, focusing on overcoming people-pleasing, managing envy, and using playfulness and boundaries to protect energy.
21 Apr 2026 · 41m · 15 chaptersCreative collaboration with Jon Batiste and Suleika Jaouad
Creative collaboration between Grammy-winning musician Jon Batiste and Emmy-winning writer Suleika Jaouad, exploring how their cross-disciplinary feedback, journaling/letter-writing practices, and…
14 Apr 2026 · 28m · 12 chaptersCan you trust your gut? with GI doctor Trisha Pasricha
The brain-gut connection and what “gut feelings” really are—physiological signals that should prompt slowing down and contextual thinking, not blind trust.
7 Apr 2026 · 38m · 15 chaptersDavid Beckham on thriving under pressure and learning from mistakes
David Beckham discusses how he performs under pressure, how mistakes shaped his career, and why sport (especially football) can unite people ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
31 Mar 2026 · 27m · 8 chapters
Brené and Adam on What They Will Never Agree On | from The Curiosity Shop with Brené Brown and Adam Grant
In this inaugural episode of The Curiosity Shop with Brené Brown and Adam Grant, the hosts discuss a past public disagreement centered on the concept of authenticity that almost jeopardized their…
24 Mar 2026 · 59m · 32 chaptersBreaking leadership barriers with hockey coach Jessica Campbell
Jessica Campbell, Seattle Kraken hockey coach and first full-time female NHL assistant coach, discusses leadership, trust, and “being first,” plus how to give feedback that changes behavior (listen,…
17 Mar 2026 · 37m · 23 chaptersHow to spot psychopaths and narcissists, with Leanne ten Brinke
Leanne ten Brinke (social psychologist, UBC) explains “dark personalities” using the Dark Tetrad (psychopathy, narcissism, Machiavellianism, sadism) and how to spot early signs, avoid myths, and…
10 Mar 2026 · 35m · 12 chaptersEsther Perel on the relationship baggage we bring to work
Esther Perel explains how relationship history shapes how people show up at work via her “unofficial resume,” focusing on autonomy vs loyalty/interdependence, authority risk vs rules, and the need…
3 Mar 2026 · 37m · 15 chaptersMatt Damon on solving one of the planet’s biggest problems, in partnership with Gary White
Matt Damon and Gary White discuss Water.org’s approach to solving the global clean-water crisis via “water credit” microloans, partnership strategy, and how to set goals and build resilience in…
24 Feb 2026 · 28m · 13 chaptersSearching for life on other planets with astrophysicist Sara Seager
Searching for life beyond Earth via exoplanet detection and biosignatures; how likely intelligent life is; where to look next (Mars, Venus clouds, Enceladus, and exoplanet atmospheres); whether to…
17 Feb 2026 · 30m · 16 chaptersTaking politicians out of politics with Hélène Landemore
In this episode of the *ReThinking* podcast, host Adam Grant engages with political scientist Hélène Landemore, who proposes a radical reform for politics: replacing career politicians with citizen…
10 Feb 2026 · 38m · 19 chaptersFollowing your purpose (not your passion) with comedian Zarna Garg
Psychology of choking and performance under pressure, reframing anxiety, and applying these ideas to leadership and self-doubt.
3 Feb 2026 · 33m · 19 chaptersThe keys to a flourishing community with Dan Coyle
How to build flourishing communities by creating “connective energy” through meaningful connection, shared vulnerability, self-organization, and leaders letting go of control (animation over…
27 Jan 2026 · 35m · 17 chaptersDemystifying Gen Alpha slang with Adam Aleksic
In this episode, Adam Grant hosts Adam Aleksic, a linguist known as @etymologynerd, to explore the evolving nature of language, specifically focusing on the slang of Generation Alpha and Generation Z.
20 Jan 2026 · 35m · 16 chaptersKen Burns on love and grief (Part 2)
In this episode of *ReThinking*, organizational psychologist Adam Grant continues his conversation with renowned documentary filmmaker Ken Burns.
13 Jan 2026 · 21m · 13 chaptersThe George Washington story you haven’t heard with Ken Burns (Part 1)
The George Washington story you haven’t heard (Part 1)
6 Jan 2026 · 36m · 23 chaptersOvercoming status anxiety with Alain de Botton and RaQuel Hopkins
In this episode of the *ReThinking* podcast, Adam Grant co-hosts a discussion with philosopher Alain de Botton and therapist RaQuel Hopkins.
30 Dec 2025 · 35m · 19 chapters