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When young women get called bossy, it's often because they're trying to exercise power without status. It's not a problem that they're being dominant;…

— Adam Grant

If I had the day off and knew everyone else was voting, I wouldn't miss it. It would become a routine part of my…

— Adam Grant

No one wants to hear everything that's in your head. They just want you to live up to what comes out of your mouth.

— Adam Grant

Geniuses don't have better ideas than the rest of us. They just have more of them.

— Adam Grant

Meditation isn't snake oil. For some people, meditation might be the most efficient way to reduce stress and cultivate mindfulness. But it isn't a…

— Adam Grant

In college, my idea of a productive day was to start writing at 7 A.M. and not leave my chair until dinnertime.

— Adam Grant

Creativity may be hard to nurture, but it's easy to thwart.

— Adam Grant

I have lots of micro-goals of trying to get things done, whatever the amount of time available.

— Adam Grant

People often believe that character causes action, but when it comes to producing moral children, we need to remember that action also shapes character.

— Adam Grant

When a salesperson truly cares about you, trust forms, and you're more likely to buy, come back for repeat business, and refer new customers.

— Adam Grant

When you develop a reputation for being responsive and generous, an ever-expanding mountain of requests will come your way.

— Adam Grant

To get important work done, most leaders organize people into teams. They believe that when people collaborate toward a common goal, great things can…

— Adam Grant

Most people believe that great leaders are distinguished by their ability to give compelling answers. This profound book shatters that assumption, showing that the…

— Adam Grant

Kids who evolve into creative adults tend to have a strong moral compass.

— Adam Grant

Authenticity means erasing the gap between what you firmly believe inside and what you reveal to the outside world.

— Adam Grant