Adam Grant Books
Adam Grant is an award-winning organizational psychologist and a professor at Wharton Business School. He has over 60 journal publications and has presented for many prestigious organizations, such as Google, Facebook and the United Nations.
What's Give and Take about?
Give and Take offers a breath of fresh air to traditional theories of what it takes to be successful. Backed by ground-breaking research, Give and Take demonstrates how giving more to others, rather than competing against them, may be the secret to profound success and fulfillment.
Who should read Give and Take?
- Anyone who wants to understand how those who give become so successful
- Anyone who wants to learn how to influence others without being domineering
- Anyone who suffers from burnout by giving too much to others
What's Originals about?
In Originals (2016), Adam Grant taps into the field of original thinking and explores where great ideas come from. By following unconventional rules, Grant gives us helpful guidelines for how we can foster originality in every facet of our lives. He also shows that anyone can enhance his or her creativity, and gives foolproof methods for identifying our truly original ideas – and following through with them.
Who should read Originals?
- Creatives struggling to find support for their ideas
- Employees looking to change their workplace for the better
- Anyone interested in what it takes to make genius solutions a reality
Option B
What's Option B about?
Option B (2017) is based on the personal experiences of Sheryl Sandberg who, after losing her husband, fell into a period of deep mourning. However, Sheryl’s story is not one of despair; it’s one of perseverance, and of emerging from a horrible experience even stronger than before. Discover what Sheryl learned about the grieving process and how she was able to reclaim her joy, find meaning in life – and death – and move on.
Who should read Option B?
- Grief counselors
- Readers experiencing personal hardship and mourning
- Parents, friends and lovers who want to be supportive
What's Think Again about?
Think Again (2021) examines the science behind changing your mind – and persuading others to change theirs. It explores the biases and assumptions that we bring to our decision-making, and outlines how individuals and organizations can build a mindset of lifelong curiosity.
Who should read Think Again?
- Psychology buffs looking for fresh insights
- Sales professionals seeking a new angle
- People managers hoping to improve team performance
What's Hidden Potential about?
Hidden Potential (2023) challenges the notion that only those born with natural and exceptional talent can excel intellectually, artistically or athletically. Supported by groundbreaking research, it offers a framework that any individual can use to tap into their hidden potential and achieve more than they ever thought possible.
Who should read Hidden Potential?
- Novices wanting to master a challenging skill
- Those who feel they’ve stagnated or plateaued
- Leaders seeking to unlock the potential of others