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Adam M. Grant is an American psychologist and author who is currently a professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania specializing in organizational psychology. He received academic tenure aged 28, making him the youngest tenured professor at the Wharton School.

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Adam Grant on Thirst
"Does for the soul what water does for a parched throat."

Adam Grant on All You Have to Do Is Ask
"Shows how we can become more skilled at making requests and more comfortable with receiving help."

Adam Grant on More Myself
"The award-winning musician, actor, producer, entrepreneur, and activist opens up about perfectionism, courage, privacy, and identity."

Adam Grant on Play Nice But Win
"The saga of how one of the great founders of our time launched his company, grew it, got it back, and rejuvenated it."

Adam Grant on A Uterus Is a Feature, Not a Bug
"One of Silicon Valley’s most outspoken journalists challenges us to recognize that motherhood is a source of strength, not weakness."

Adam Grant on How to Decide
"[This] handbook for decision-making isn’t just evidence-based and practical—it’s fun too."

Adam Grant on Weird
"If you’ve ever felt like an outsider or an oddball, you’ve experienced the downsides of being weird — but there are surprising upsides as well."

Adam Grant on Powershift
"Shares lessons of experience on building reputations and relationships."

Adam Grant on Life Is in the Transitions
"As a journalist whose trade is collecting and sharing stories, [the author] provides the tools to rewrite your own."

Adam Grant on Do Nothing
"A powerful case that productivity is not an inherent virtue — if you’re not careful, it can become a vice."

Adam Grant on Joy at Work
"Finding joy at work isn’t magic — it takes work. But it might feel a bit more like play thanks to the practical tips from [the authors]."

Adam Grant on Stolen Focus
"A gripping analysis of why we’ve lost the capacity to concentrate, and how we might find it again."

Adam Grant on The 4 Day Week
"A leading entrepreneur in New Zealand recognized that in many jobs, people can be just as productive — and more creative — working four days a week."

Adam Grant on Perfectly Confident
"Full of data-driven guidance for making more accurate assessments of your abilities and opportunities."

Adam Grant on Upstream
"Now that you have a better handle on solving the problems, it’s time to learn how to prevent them from occurring in the first place."

Adam Grant on Friendship
"Explains why the bonds we form aren’t only enjoyable — they’re vital."

Adam Grant on Together
"Examines the causes of loneliness and how we can overcome it by building community and connection."

Adam Grant on Tightrope
"[The authors] trace how public policies have hurt working-class families and ponder possibilities for change."

Adam Grant on Clearer, Closer, Better
"Might change how you see what you see."

Adam Grant on Social Chemistry
"Identifies three different approaches to improving the quality of your connections — expanding, brokering, and convening."

Adam Grant on Switch
"My all-time favorite book on change."

Adam Grant on Rise
"The Olympic champion reflects on an epic career as the most decorated skier in American history."

Adam Grant on New Power
"Will transform your understanding of how to gain power—and how to use it for good."

Adam Grant on Think Like a Rocket Scientist
"An engrossing read that’s bursting with actionable insights for thinking differently about problems."

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