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Adam Grant

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Organizational psychologist @Wharton. #1 NYT bestseller: THINK AGAIN. Podcasts: Re:Thinking & WorkLife. Diver. Arguing like I’m right, listening like I’m wrong.

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Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · Jan 29

The highest compliment from someone who disagrees with you is not “You were right.” It’s “You made me think.”

Good arguments help us recognize complexity where we once saw simplicity.

The ultimate purpose of debate is not to produce consensus. It’s to promote critical thinking.

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Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 22h

If you reach a goal by compromising your values, you haven’t succeeded.

If you fall short of a goal by upholding your values, you haven’t failed.

The highest form of accomplishment is standing by your principles when they’re tested.

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Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 10d

When you follow a leader, consider what would lead you to withdraw your support.

If the answer is nothing, your integrity is in jeopardy. Our highest loyalty belongs to principles, not people.

No leader deserves unconditional love. Commitment is earned through character.

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Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 14d

When you get defensive about feedback, you fail twice. You fail to learn today, and you fail to encourage people to keep teaching you tomorrow.

If you can't handle the truth, people stop telling you the truth.

A key to growth is showing that you're coachable.

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Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 25d

We spend too much time arguing like we're right—and too little time listening like we're wrong.

Diatribes don't change minds. Productive disagreement depends on showing respect, curiosity, and humility.

The most compelling teachers are the ones who are most eager to learn.

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Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · Sep 3

A mark of emotional intelligence is prioritizing your values over your moods.

Immature people are victims of their feelings. Their choices are governed by fleeting sensations.

Mature people take responsibility for their reactions. Their choices are guided by lasting principles.

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Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · Aug 30

Being kind boosts mental health more than seeking joy.

Evidence: Doing 3 random acts of kindness a week is enough to reduce depression, anxiety & loneliness. It's more beneficial than doing nice things for yourself.

Self-care feels good, but generosity builds lasting bonds.

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Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · Aug 29

The most meaningful way to succeed is to help others succeed.

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Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · Aug 27

Intelligence depends on more than cognitive horsepower. It requires cognitive flexibility.

The faster the world evolves, the greater the cost of rigidity. Stubbornness is a path to getting trapped in the past.

The future belongs to those with the courage to change their minds.

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Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · Aug 23

The love of reading is an endangered species.

Just 16% of Americans do regular leisure reading—down from 28% in 2003. Only 41% of UK parents read daily to their toddlers—down from 64% in 2012.

Books aren't merely a source of flow. They're a gateway to empathy and lifelong learning.

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Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · Aug 21

In unhealthy relationships, people walk on eggshells to avoid conflict. They tell you what you want to hear.

In healthy relationships, people have the courage to address conflict. They tell you what you need to hear.

Silence protects fragile ties. Candor strengthens real bonds.

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Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · Aug 16

Feeling embarrassed by your past work is not a sign of incompetence. It’s a mark of growth.

Regretting your prior decisions doesn't reflect poor judgment. It reveals new insight.

Cringing at your old opinions doesn't display ignorance. It demonstrates an open mind.

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Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · Aug 11

Ultracrepidarian, n.

A person who offers opinions, critiques, and advice on issues beyond their expertise.

See also: every internet comment section ever

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Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · Aug 2

Friendliness isn't always a sign of trustworthiness. Warmth is easy to fake.

The foundations of trust are reliability and integrity. What counts isn't courtesy in the moment—it's keeping commitments over time.

The best way to inspire confidence is to consistently walk our talk.

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Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · Jul 24

People who cheat on their spouses are more likely to cheat at work, too.

Evidence: Marital infidelity predicts 2-3x greater odds of professional misconduct among CEOs, financial advisors, and police officers.

Integrity is not a 9-5 job. Character counts in every part of life.

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Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · Jul 14

Resilience is not resistance to suffering. It’s the capacity to bend without breaking.

Strength doesn’t come from ignoring pain. It stems from knowing that your past self has hurt and your future self will heal.

Fortitude is the presence of resolve, not the absence of hardship.

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Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · Jun 28

Too many people recognize their opinions as feelings, but mistake their beliefs for facts.

Closed minds hold truths to be self-evident. Open minds are willing to question even strongly held views.

Lifelong learning requires the courage to challenge our own convictions.

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Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · Jun 27

The best way to gauge others’ values isn’t to ask them directly. It’s to find out who they respect.

Shallow people are impressed by superficiality. They look up to beauty, fame, money, and power.

Deep people are drawn to substance. They admire wisdom, kindness, humility, and integrity.

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Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · Jun 15

Dads are spending 3-4x as much time with their kids as their dads did with them.

When father figures are engaged, kids show better cognitive development, boys have fewer behavioral problems, and girls have fewer emotional problems.

Every child deserves strong parental bonds.

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Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · Jun 8

Good books immerse you in a new world. Great books introduce you to a new worldview.

Good books are page-turners—they're meant to be devoured. Great books are corner-folders—they're made to be savored.

Good books keep you engaged. Great books leave you changed.

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Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · Jun 4

A mark of wisdom is being quick to change your opinions but slow to change your principles.

It takes openness to update your views. It takes integrity to uphold your values.

A key to growth is raising your understanding without lowering your standards.

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Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · May 31

Can we all agree that presidents shouldn’t have the power to pardon people convicted of crimes that involve…

1) Violence
2) Harm to children
3) Large sums of money

Asking for both parties

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Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · May 28

The most important part of an apology is not saying sorry. It's taking responsibility for what you did wrong and taking action to make it right.

Admitting mistakes doesn’t mean you're a bad person. It's an effort to be a better person—and a display of care for another person.

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Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · May 27

Loyalty should never come at the expense of integrity.

Anyone who asks you to violate your values doesn’t deserve your allegiance. Respecting your boundaries is a foundation of trust.

The people worthy of commitment expect you to stand by your principles, not conform to theirs.

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Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · May 25

We pay too much attention to strong opinions—and too little to deep insight and broad perspectives.

Pontificating is not a sign of credibility. Hot takes are not a substitute for being well-informed.

Expertise is how much you know. Wisdom is knowing how much you have to learn.

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Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · May 17

Public service announcement for parents, managers, teachers, coaches: you can’t judge effort by results.

Inconsistent performance doesn’t mean people aren’t trying their best. It often means they’re doing their best in the face of turbulence.

In humans, variability is a feature, not a bug.

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