We all have original ideas. Even if we don't see ourselves as supercreative or as wild nonconformists, we have insights every day about how the world around us could be better. It might be a better way of running meetings… — Adam Grant Copy Share Image
Being a magician taught me how powerful the element of surprise can be. In each book, I've tried to work that in - an unexpected twist in a story that reveals an insight, a counter intuitive study that turns your… — Adam Grant Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
Geniuses don't have better ideas than the rest of us. They just have more of them. — Adam Grant Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
I have lots of micro-goals of trying to get things done, whatever the amount of time available. — Adam Grant Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
When you develop a reputation for being responsive and generous, an ever-expanding mountain of requests will come your way. — Adam Grant Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
