When Halla Tómasdóttir lost her bid for the Icelandic presidency in 2016, she wasn't sure she wanted to run again.... more

If you don't know Mark Rober, your kids do. He's best known for his viral engineering feats — like creating... more

Have you ever felt like your work colleagues sometimes act like animals? In this conversation, Jane Goodall and Adam take... more

Nathan Myhrvold may be the closest thing we have to a modern-day Renaissance man. A cofounder, inventor, chef, photographer, dinosaur... more

Criminologist Nick Cowen doesn't just analyze crime — he studies how to prevent it. As a professor at the University... more

Malcolm Gladwell joins Adam for a lively discussion and debate, recorded live at the Authors@Wharton series. More than 20 years... more

Christina Tosi and Will Guidara have found many winning recipes — in food, business and love. Christina is the chef-owner... more

Niall Ferguson is an intellectual provocateur. His specialty is counterfactual history — imagining how events could have unfolded differently. And... more

Surgeon General Vivek Murthy thinks about public health holistically. Whether he's addressing youth mental health crises, the loneliness epidemic or... more

You may think no leader could ever be too charismatic, but the evidence is clear: a dazzling personality doesn't always... more

Too many teams are less than the sum of their parts, and building a great team requires more than just... more

Many workplaces hire, reward and promote on culture fit. But that can come with real costs to individuals and organizations.... more

Before John Legend was coaching The Voice and winning Emmys, Grammys, Oscars and Tonys, he was a twenty-something consultant living... more

Many people believe that success depends on gaining power, but it turns out that status is a more sustainable path... more

Sarah Silverman is a comedian, actor and writer who doesn;t shy away from saying what she thinks. Her bold, distinctive... more

Jay Van Bavel is an award-winning professor of psychology and neural science at NYU — and he's an expert on... more

Danielle Allen thinks and writes about the institutions that hold society together. As a professor of public policy and political... more

Trevor Noah is widely admired for his quick wit. He's hosted The Daily Show and the Grammy Awards, sold out... more

Before becoming the director of major films like Crazy Rich Asians, In the Heights and the upcoming Wicked, Jon M.... more

How can we reduce hostility between people and groups? Social psychologist Betsy Levy Paluck has done groundbreaking work on an... more

At 27, long before he gained acclaim as the restaurateur behind Shake Shack and Gramercy Tavern, Danny Meyer launched his... more

Journalist Rafi Kohan says talking trash can do more than spice up a sport. His latest book, Trash Talk: The... more

Julia Gillard served as the Prime Minister of Australia from 2010 to 2013. During her tenure as the first woman... more

The Dunning-Kruger effect is a rare psychological concept that has achieved pop culture fame. David Dunning -- the lead author... more

Criticism rarely comes wrapped in a shiny gift box, tied with a bow. As a trailblazing leader, one of Mellody... more

Anne Curzan is a professional word nerd. As a linguist and English professor, Anne studies the history of the English... more

Gabrielle Zevin wrote the runaway bestseller Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, but she doesn’t expect anyone to know most of... more

Sir Richard Branson has spent his lifetime taking dreams and making them reality. As the founder of the Virgin Group,... more

Justin Trudeau has served as the Prime Minister of Canada since 2015. And there’s a lot to dig into from... more

American writer Rebecca Solnit thinks deeply and writes evocatively about our world. Her must-read essays and award-winning books span hope,... more

Do you pay attention to your attention? John Green is the beloved author of The Fault In Our Stars, and... more

Brian Chesky, the CEO and cofounder of Airbnb, is firmly in the trust business. His focus isn't only on building... more

Years ago, Aza Raskin invented the infinite scroll – and yes, he regrets it. Today, Aza is the co-founder of... more

David Duchovny knows a lot about success — he’s a Golden Globe-winning actor who has had iconic roles from The... more

Mae Martin is a comedian, improviser, screenwriter, and podcast host. Their work on Netflix includes the stand-up special Sap and... more

Kara Swisher made her name by being disarmingly direct with the who’s who of tech – from Steve Jobs to... more

Anne Lamott may be your favorite writer’s favorite writer. The author of many beloved books, including the modern classic Bird... more

How important are your twenties — and how bad are they? Meg Jay is a clinical psychologist who specializes in... more

Yuval Noah Harari is a historian best known for his book Sapiens, which has sold more than 25 million copies... more

Charan Ranganath is a psychologist and neuroscientist who has spent his career studying memory. His new book, Why We Remember,... more

As a political scientist and founder of Eurasia Group, Ian Bremmer helps business leaders, policymakers and the general public make... more

You may know will.i.am as the seven-time Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, producer, and frontman of The Black Eyed Peas. But... more

Cal Newport knows a thing or two about productivity: when he’s not teaching computer science at Georgetown, he’s writing for... more

Sarah Edmondson escaped and blew the whistle against NXIVM, the cult masquerading as a “personal and professional development company.” With... more

Robin Arzón is the head instructor at Peloton and an ultramarathon runner, but she didn’t plan to make her career... more

Denise Hamilton is an inclusion strategist who works with organizations ranging from the UN to the WNBA. She is also... more

Jared Cohen is a history buff with a career that boasts its own remarkable story. From the State Department to... more

Bob Sutton is an organizational psychologist and bestselling author. In this zesty conversation with Adam, Bob shares insights on how... more

You don’t always decide what you feel, but you do own how you react to those feelings. In her bestselling... more

Emotions are like opinions — everyone has them. Thanks to the pioneering research of today’s guest, we know that it’s... more

Jennifer Garner’s roles — from “13 Going on 30” to “Juno” to “Alias” — often center strong women who know... more

As a clinical psychologist, Becky Kennedy works with parents to raise good kids. She’s best known as Dr. Becky on... more

Daniel Kahneman is a Nobel Prize winner who transformed our understanding of the biases that cloud our thinking. In this... more

Maurice Ashley is a trailblazing chess grandmaster — the first African-American player to claim that prestigious title. He’s also a... more

If you think of the arts as entertainment or luxury, Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross might ask you to reconsider.... more

Elliot Aronson is one of the preeminent psychologists of the 20th century — his mentors were Abraham Maslow and Leon... more

We usually wear our thickest armor at work, and Brené Brown has blazed the trail of teaching us why and... more

Poet and author Maggie Smith isn’t sure where she falls on the spectrum from optimism to pessimism. But her viral... more

Rainn Wilson was a late bloomer: he landed the role of Dwight Schrute on “The Office” after over a decade... more

Many people are obsessed with optimizing their lives, but this might be a suboptimal way to live. Adam brings together... more

Before his stories regularly appeared in The New Yorker, before the MacArthur and Guggenheim Fellowships, and before being named one... more

Malcolm Gladwell hosts a rollicking live discussion about Adam's new book, "Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things," which... more

Mentoring plays an important role in growth and success for both mentors and mentees. But finding the right mentor —... more

Bureaucracy exists to provide consistency and structure, but it often stifles creativity and productivity – and breeds misery. In this... more

Many people don’t use all their paid time off from work — and struggle to relax and recover on nights... more

Meetings often drain our joy and sap our focus – and meeting overload kills productivity. So why do we have... more

As a therapist, Nedra Glover Tawwab has spent years helping people set boundaries in their personal and professional lives. As... more

As the founder and CEO of Khan Academy, Sal is a pioneer in the education technology space. With millions of... more

With his sharp observational comedy and dry wit, Jim Gaffigan has been making people laugh for decades. He’s a stand-up... more

Chip and Joanna Gaines are best known for their hit reality TV home renovation show “Fixer Upper.” The married couple... more

As they dreamed up iconic characters like Buzz and Woody, Pixar reinvented how animated movies are made. But first, they... more

Baratunde Thurston is an Emmy-nominated writer, activist and comedian. Whether it’s through his witty and thoughtful work at The Onion... more

Award-winning researcher and pioneering psychologist Brian Little has plenty of accomplishments under his belt. He’s the author of the bestselling... more

Margot Lee Shetterly used to be an investment banker, a business owner, and a content marketing and editorial consultant. Now... more

As a blogger and executive coach, James Clear spent years studying how to form and change habits. His research culminated... more

When Chobani founder and CEO Hamdi Ulukaya first arrived in the U.S., he had little money and no big plans.... more

Before Agnes Callard was a philosophy professor at the University of Chicago, she was on her high school debate team... more

When John Mackey co-founded Whole Foods, he didn't consider himself an entrepreneur. But after 42 years of leading the company... more

Admiral Linda Fagan is the Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard – and the first woman to ever lead a... more

WorkLife will be back for Season 6 in September. Until then, check out this preview of Fixable, a new work... more

Brené Brown and Simon Sinek are two of the world's most influential thought leaders. They’ve shared their insights on the... more

Six-time NBA All-Star and Hall of Famer Joe Dumars spent 14 years with the Detroit Pistons. As the quiet leader... more

Ginni Rometty rose through the ranks at IBM to become their first female CEO. After leading the iconic tech company... more

Steve Martin has made an award-winning career out of taking on new identities–from actor and comedian to musician and novelist.... more

How do you build a team capable of winning the Super Bowl? Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll believes it comes... more

The first time Tara Westover ever stepped into a classroom, she was seventeen. Today, Tara has a PhD in history... more

What motivates us to do… well, anything? Uri Gneezy is a behavioral economist who has changed our understanding of how... more

Andy Weir is the bestselling author of The Martian and Project Hail Mary. He’s known for weaving deep, carefully researched... more

Sian Beilock is a cognitive scientist who specializes in why we choke under pressure. She’s also the first woman to... more

ChatGPT, the artificial intelligence chatbot capable of generating human-like text, seems to be everywhere. But how trustworthy are these tools... more

As a novelist, Jennifer Lynn Barnes has earned acclaim from critics and fans alike – her series The Inheritance Games... more

Justin Gregg is an animal cognition expert -- he studies what goes on inside the heads of other creatures, and... more

Yo-Yo Ma began playing the cello at age four, played for Presidents John F. Kennedy and Dwight D. Eisenhower at... more

Jody Avirgan has played and reported on sports at the highest levels. After being one of the few professional Ultimate... more

As a clinical psychologist, Becky Kennedy works with parents to raise good kids. She’s best known as Dr. Becky on... more

Abby Wambach is one of soccer’s all-time greats. But in 2015, after she retired with two Olympic medals, a FIFA... more

Kaja Kallas is the current Prime Minister of Estonia – and the first woman to hold the position. Her perceptive... more

Claude Steele is one of the most influential social psychologists of all time. As a Stanford professor, he’s best known... more

As an educator, Ash Brandin’s mission is to make learning in school as fun as playing a game. In exploring... more

Carla Harris is a fierce leader, a devoted mentor, and a dynamic speaker. A Wall Street veteran who has been... more

Annie Duke dropped out of a PhD program in cognitive psychology– and went on to win the World Series of... more

For our final episode of the year, let’s revisit Adam and Malcolm’s conversation from the archive.When Adam Grant and Malcolm... more

As we get ready for 2023, we’re excited to bring you a conversation Adam had earlier this year with beloved... more

For decades, renowned psychologists John and Julie Gottman have studied–and guided–healthy relationships. They share insights from their research–and their marriage–on... more

This week, we’re sharing a preview of A Slight Change of Plans, from Pushkin Industries. Cognitive scientist Dr. Maya Shankar... more

Andrea Jones-Rooy is a data scientist who’s skeptical about data—and a comedian. Andrea and Adam talk about the perks and... more

Growing up, Bo Seo avoided arguments at all costs–until he discovered competitive debate. He went on to win the world... more

Why do we work five days a week? Could we be just as productive, healthier and happier by working less?... more

For someone who doesn’t believe in goal-setting, Emmanuel Acho is highly accomplished. He’s a former NFL linebacker, an Emmy-winning TV... more

Adam McKay is one of the great satirists of our screens–he’s the writer, director, and producer behind Don’t Look Up,... more

If you were online during the historic 2020 election cycle, you may have seen Sharon McMahon’s viral videos. A former... more

When Reese Witherspoon was in rehearsals for her lead role in the 2005 film Walk the Line, she wanted to... more

Growing up, Saul Perlmutter just wanted to know how the world worked. In 2011, he was part of the Nobel... more

It took Celeste Ng a long time to believe she could write for a living. Now she’s the New York... more

Have you ever thought you can’t do something because you’re “not wired that way”? Neuroscientist Chantel Prat might challenge you... more

This week, we’re sharing a special episode from one of Adam's favorite podcasts, Revisionist History. Revisionist History is Malcolm Gladwell’s... more

Atul Gawande was advised by a colleague to say yes to every opportunity until he turned 40. Since then he’s... more

In 2017, Alex Honnold did what even the world’s best rock climbers thought was impossible. He climbed to the top... more

Mark Cuban has gone from selling garbage bags door-to-door to selling internet companies for billions, acquiring an NBA team, and... more

Great news WorkLifers! You told us you wanted more episodes of Taken for Granted, and we listened. We’ve renamed the... more

Michael Scott, Leslie Knope, Detective Jake Peralta–television producer and writer Michael Schur has created some of TV’s most beloved sitcom... more

It’s hard to make change at work happen. But wherever you sit in the hierarchy, there are steps you can... more

How do you avoid joining a toxic culture– and build a healthy one once you’ve arrived? In this episode, Adam... more

Disability is far more common and far more diverse than we might realize. But often, people are reluctant to reveal... more

It’s been two years since offices around the world were thrown into virtual environments to do their jobs, and now... more

Before Ava DuVernay became the first Black woman director to win Sundance and get nominated for Best Picture at the... more

Satya Nadella is a modern renaissance man; he’s a cricket enthusiast, poetry lover, oh, and the chairman and CEO of... more

Today, something a little different. We're sharing an episode of No Stupid Questions, a podcast about human behavior hosted by... more

Jon Batiste has had a record year—he was the most nominated artist at the Grammys, winning five of his ELEVEN... more

Perfectionism is on the rise–and not just in job interviews when people claim it’s their greatest weakness. But the desire... more