As an organizational psychologist, Adam Grant believes that great minds don't think alike; they challenge each other to think differently. In Re:Thinking... 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
Growing up, Saul Perlmutter just wanted to know how the world worked. In 2011, he was part of the Nobel... 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
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
As a blogger and executive coach, James Clear spent years studying how to form and change habits. His research culminated in the... more