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ReThinking
ReThinking
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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

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus on doing death, truth-telling in comedy and getting wiser (from On with Kara Swisher)

Actor Julia Louis-Dreyfus is most famous for her comedic TV characters Elaine Benes in Seinfeld and Selina Meyer in Veep.... more

24 Dec 2024 · 41 minutes
Befriending your impostor syndrome with Iceland's president Halla Tómasdóttir

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

17 Dec 2024 · 33 minutes
How Mark Rober hides "science vegetables" in viral videos

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

10 Dec 2024 · 41 minutes
Jane Goodall on leadership lessons from primates

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

03 Dec 2024 · 42 minutes
The art of invention with Nathan Myhrvold

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

26 Nov 2024 · 26 minutes
The science of fighting crime with Nick Cowen

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

19 Nov 2024 · 32 minutes
Malcolm Gladwell on the importance of self-correction

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

12 Nov 2024 · 46 minutes
Finding the joy of service with Milk Bar's Christina Tosi and restaurateur Will Guidara

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

05 Nov 2024 · 34 minutes
Should leaders be feared or loved? with historian Niall Ferguson

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

29 Oct 2024 · 40 minutes
Overcoming loneliness with Surgeon General Vivek Murthy

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

22 Oct 2024 · 31 minutes
The dark side of charisma

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

15 Oct 2024 · 23 minutes
How to design teams that don’t suck

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

08 Oct 2024 · 37 minutes
The wrong way to think about culture fit

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

01 Oct 2024 · 33 minutes
John Legend on the creative process and "mumbling" his way to a hit

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

27 Sep 2024 · 35 minutes
The secret to success isn't power — it's status

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

24 Sep 2024 · 32 minutes
Sarah Silverman on being wrong — and treating trolls with kindness

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

17 Sep 2024 · 30 minutes
How to stop doom scrolling — and have a better experience online with Jay Van Bavel

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

10 Sep 2024 · 33 minutes
Fixing college campuses with political scientist Danielle Allen

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

03 Sep 2024 · 35 minutes
Trevor Noah on the importance of context

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

27 Aug 2024 · 44 minutes
Fighting against the status quo with filmmaker Jon M. Chu

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

20 Aug 2024 · 35 minutes
How to fight prejudice with Betsy Levy Paluck

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

13 Aug 2024 · 35 minutes
How to build a great culture with restaurateur Danny Meyer

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

06 Aug 2024 · 33 minutes
The art and science of trash talk with Rafi Kohan

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

30 Jul 2024 · 37 minutes
Beyond breaking the glass ceiling with Julia Gillard, Australia’s first female prime minister

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

23 Jul 2024 · 47 minutes
Explaining the Dunning-Kruger effect and overcoming overconfidence with David Dunning

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

16 Jul 2024 · 37 minutes
Mellody Hobson on taking tough feedback (re-release)

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

09 Jul 2024 · 37 minutes
Decoding Gen-Z slang and grammar pet peeves with linguist Anne Curzan

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

02 Jul 2024 · 37 minutes
How novelist Gabrielle Zevin learned to enjoy failure

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

25 Jun 2024 · 38 minutes
Richard Branson on saying yes now and figuring it out later

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

18 Jun 2024 · 29 minutes
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on facing impostor syndrome and taking criticism

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

11 Jun 2024 · 39 minutes
The internet doesn't need your opinion on everything with Rebecca Solnit

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

04 Jun 2024 · 31 minutes
John Green wants you to pay attention to your attention (bonus)

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

28 May 2024 · 53 minutes
A company is not a family with Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky

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

21 May 2024 · 38 minutes
Reimagining technology – and talking to animals – with Aza Raskin

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

14 May 2024 · 42 minutes
The art of failure with David Duchovny

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

07 May 2024 · 30 minutes
The art of vulnerability and connection with comedian Mae Martin

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

30 Apr 2024 · 35 minutes
Kara Swisher on speaking truth to power

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

23 Apr 2024 · 32 minutes
Anne Lamott's thoughts on love, writing, and being judgy

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

16 Apr 2024 · 39 minutes
How to make the most of your twenties with Meg Jay

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

09 Apr 2024 · 35 minutes
Yuval Noah Harari on what history teaches us about justice and peace

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

02 Apr 2024 · 41 minutes
Life, the universe, and everything with Nobel laureate physicist Saul Perlmutter (Bonus)

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

01 Apr 2024 · 31 minutes
The science of memory with Charan Ranganath

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

26 Mar 2024 · 42 minutes
Understanding the pendulum swing of global power with Ian Bremmer

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

19 Mar 2024 · 35 minutes
will.i.am on AI — and the future of creativity

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

12 Mar 2024 · 31 minutes
How to be productive without burning out, with Cal Newport

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

05 Mar 2024 · 41 minutes
Is your organization a little culty? with NXIVM whistleblower Sarah Edmondson

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

27 Feb 2024 · 27 minutes
Redefining hustle culture with Robin Arzón

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

20 Feb 2024 · 39 minutes
Revising the stories we hold dear with Denise Hamilton

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

13 Feb 2024 · 35 minutes
Power, purpose, and the American presidency with Jared Cohen

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

06 Feb 2024 · 34 minutes
How to become a "friction-fixer" with Bob Sutton

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

30 Jan 2024 · 38 minutes
Overcoming toxic positivity with Susan David

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

23 Jan 2024 · 36 minutes
You have more control over your emotions than you think with Lisa Feldman Barrett

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

16 Jan 2024 · 36 minutes
Jennifer Garner realizes her hidden potential

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

09 Jan 2024 · 51 minutes
Bringing out the good in kids —and parents— with Becky Kennedy (Re-release)

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

02 Jan 2024 · 41 minutes
Daniel Kahneman doesn't trust your intuition (Re-release)

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

26 Dec 2023 · 35 minutes
Chess grandmaster Maurice Ashley on why mistakes are our greatest teachers

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

19 Dec 2023 · 38 minutes
Your brain on art with Ivy Ross and Susan Magsamen

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

12 Dec 2023 · 34 minutes
The psychology of self-persuasion with Elliot Aronson

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

05 Dec 2023 · 45 minutes
Brené Brown on What Vulnerability Isn't

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

28 Nov 2023 · 40 minutes
Poet Maggie Smith on embracing ambiguity

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

21 Nov 2023 · 44 minutes
The Office's Rainn Wilson on meaning and happiness

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

14 Nov 2023 · 46 minutes
Why aiming for the best isn't always good for you (w/ Barry Schwartz and Coco Krumme)

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

07 Nov 2023 · 48 minutes
The art of rough drafts with George Saunders

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

31 Oct 2023 · 38 minutes
Unlocking Hidden Potential with Malcolm Gladwell

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

24 Oct 2023 · 45 minutes
Why Meetings Suck and How to Fix Them

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

26 Sep 2023 · 32 minutes
How to set boundaries with therapist Nedra Glover Tawwab

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

22 Aug 2023 · 37 minutes
Khan Academy founder Sal Khan on AI and the future of education

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

15 Aug 2023 · 38 minutes
Jim Gaffigan on how comedy leaves an aftertaste

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

08 Aug 2023 · 35 minutes
When an introvert and an extrovert fall in love with Chip and Joanna Gaines

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

01 Aug 2023 · 34 minutes
How Pixar's Ed Catmull and Pete Docter make magic on and off screen

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

25 Jul 2023 · 39 minutes
How to tell your own story with Baratunde Thurston

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

18 Jul 2023 · 38 minutes
The science of personality and the art of well-being with Brian Little

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

11 Jul 2023 · 33 minutes
Hidden Figures author Margot Lee Shetterly on reframing the stories we tell

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

04 Jul 2023 · 36 minutes
Building atomic habits with James Clear

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

27 Jun 2023 · 38 minutes
Chobani CEO Hamdi Ulukaya’s “Anti-CEO Playbook”

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

20 Jun 2023 · 34 minutes
Ambition vs. aspiration with philosopher Agnes Callard

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

13 Jun 2023 · 33 minutes
Whole Foods founder John Mackey doesn’t follow business plans

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

06 Jun 2023 · 29 minutes
Admiral Linda Fagan on servant leadership

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

30 May 2023 · 33 minutes
Brené Brown and Simon Sinek on the leadership skills we need to build

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

23 May 2023 · 40 minutes
NBA Hall of Famer Joe Dumars on managing eclectic personalities

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

16 May 2023 · 31 minutes
Cultivating good power with longtime IBM CEO Ginni Rometty

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

09 May 2023 · 33 minutes
Steve Martin on finding your authentic voice

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

04 May 2023 · 42 minutes
Getting to the heart of team culture with Pete Carroll

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

25 Apr 2023 · 33 minutes
Reconsidering your beliefs with Tara Westover

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

18 Apr 2023 · 37 minutes
How do incentives really work? with Uri Gneezy

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

11 Apr 2023 · 36 minutes
Sci-fi writer Andy Weir doesn't love writing

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

04 Apr 2023 · 41 minutes
The science of performing under pressure with Sian Beilock

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

28 Mar 2023 · 37 minutes
ChatGPT did NOT title this podcast (w/ Allie Miller & Ethan Mollick)

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

21 Mar 2023 · 54 minutes
The psychology of fiction with Jennifer Lynn Barnes

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

14 Mar 2023 · 45 minutes
What animal intelligence reveals about human stupidity with Justin Gregg

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

07 Mar 2023 · 39 minutes
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ChatGPT, the artificial intelligence chatbot capable of generating human-like text, seems to be everywhere. But how trustworthy are these tools -- and... more