Adam Grant

Adam Grant

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Organizational psychologist | Bestselling author exploring motivation, generosity, and human potential

Philadelphia, PA
15 talks
Change ManagementCognitive BiasesMindset & Psychology

Adam Grant is an organizational psychologist at the Wharton School and bestselling author who explores the science of motivation, generosity, rethinking, and potential.

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Adam Grant is an organizational psychologist at the Wharton School and bestselling author who explores the science of motivation, generosity, rethinking, and potential. Through his research and speaking, he examines the psychology behind human behavior in the workplace and beyond, investigating everything from what drives original thinking to the dynamics of giving and taking in professional relationships.

Grant's work spans critical areas of human psychology, including the real drivers behind procrastination, the concept of "languishing" and how to move toward flow states, and the importance of rethinking our assumptions. His speaking engagements at major venues like TED2016, TED@IBM 2016, and TEDMonterey 2021 demonstrate his ability to translate complex psychological research into actionable insights for diverse audiences, helping people understand the surprising patterns that govern creativity, motivation, and success.

What Adam Talks About
  • The psychology of procrastination and overcoming delay tactics
  • Identifying and developing original thinking patterns
  • Understanding giver vs. taker dynamics in workplace relationships
  • Moving from languishing to flow states for peak performance
  • The science of rethinking and challenging assumptions
Featured Talk

Rewriting your story with Allison Sweet Grant | ReThinking

TEDDec 2025
More Talks

The case against personal branding | WorkLife

TEDDec 2025

How to stop languishing and start finding flow

TEDMonterey 2021Aug 2021

More Talks

The real reason you procrastinate

WorkLife with Adam Grant 2020Mar 2020

The real reason you procrastinate

WorkLife with Adam Grant 2020Mar 2020

The Daily Show's secret to creativity

WorkLife with Adam Grant 2018Mar 2018

Are you a giver or a taker?

TED@IBM 2016Nov 2016

Rebuilding Workplace Culture

Corporate Culture Summit 2025May 2025

Rethinking Leadership Assumptions

Wharton Leadership Conference 2024Apr 2024

Adam Grant at C2 Montreal 2023

C2 Montreal 2023Sep 2023

Adam Grant at Brilliant Minds 2023

Brilliant Minds 2023Jun 2023
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Topics

Change Management
Cognitive Biases
Mindset & Psychology

Industries

Enterprise Software
Management Consulting
Higher Education
HR & Recruiting
Corporate Training & L&D
Speaking Style
Speaking History
13 events
TED
20252 talks
Keynote
2021
Keynote
TED 2021
20212 talks
Keynote

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