Adam Grant

Adam Grant is an American psychologist and a professor of management at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Grant’s research focuses on organizational psychology and he is a best-selling author, popular speaker and a contributing writer to The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal.

Since publishing his first book at age 28, Grant has become one of the most discussed figures in the world of research and management. Grant has been recognized as one of the world’s top 10 business professors, most influential management thinkers, and “40 under 40” business leaders by Fortune magazine. In addition, Grant’s works have been featured in The New York Times Magazine, Time, Wired, and The Atlantic, and his TED Talks have attracted millions of views.

Adam Grant is the author of three New York Times number-one bestsellers in the psychology and management arena: "Give and Take" (2013), "Originals" (2016), and "Think Again" (2021). He has also published two picture books, "I Want to be When I Grow Up" (2020) and "Be Filled with Wonder" (2021).

In "Give and Take," Grant examines the power of generosity in the workplace and shared stories of successful people who are generous. From well-known business leaders, to up-and-coming professionals, "'Give and Take' reveals how individuals and organizations thrive by giving more than they get." Grant’s main thesis is that in order to succeed in the workplace, you need to be generous and giving, both to yourself and to others.

In "Originals," Grant explores how individuals and organizations can learn to break out of the status quo and generate groundbreaking ideas. He dives into the science of why human beings have been so successful in innovating and developing new ideas, and how to harness those powers of creativity and originality.

In "Think Again," Grant offers a radical way of understanding and supporting change in our lives and in the world. He argues that we can create meaningful change by training our brains to question what we deeply believe, as well as our own preconceived notions and biases. With this, he provides a step-by-step framework for creating meaningful change in areas like politics, education, social policies, and the practices of everyday life.

Throughout his books and research, Adam Grant tries to help individuals and organizations rethink how they observe and approach the world. His message focuses on individuals taking personal responsibility and being generous, creative and thoughtful in the decisions they make. It is clear from the positive reception of Grant’s work that his message has resonated with others.

People of all ages and walks of life have found value in Grant’s books. He is currently researching how people can move past creative plateaus and continue to come up with game-changing ideas and technologies.

Also, Grant has been known to use his platform to promote sustainability and ethical practices in businesses, advocating for the importance of taking into consideration the environment and community when creating business strategies.

Adam Grant’s work has helped countless people around the world to become better and more successful ― in their work, relationships and communities. If you’re looking to gain insight into the power of generosity and creating meaningful change, grant’s books are a great place to start.