Re:Thinking: Unlocking Hidden Potential with Malcolm Gladwell
Malcolm Gladwell hosts a rollicking live discussion about Adam's new book, "Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things," which is out today. They explore why we overemphasize innate talent, how Adam grappled with impostor syndrome as a writer and perfectionism as an athlete, and how to chart a path toward achieving greater things. They also discuss the evidence on affirmative action — and riff on topics ranging from humility to psychoanalysis to whether Lions or Bills fans suffer more.
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WorkLife: Your Hidden Personality
Are you an introvert... or an extrovert? You might not know yourself as well as you think. Adam talks with “Quiet” author Susan Cain and visits a workplace where personality training starts even before job training, to help you discover what your traits really are – and how you can stretch beyond them.
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WorkLife: Your Insecurities Aren't What You Think They Are
Adam shares three steps you can take to harness your own self-doubt as a fuel for success, and why we stand to gain more from embracing our insecurities rather than hiding from them.
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Freakonomics: How to Success at Failing, Part 1: The Chain of Events
We tend to think of tragedies as a single terrible moment, rather than the result of multiple bad decisions. Can this pattern be reversed? We try — with stories about wildfires, school shootings, and love.
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11 Introvert Strengths & Qualities That Help in Life - Rain Story
Whether you’re the introvert, or know someone who is, rest assured that an introvert is not an oddball. Nor are they emotionally flawed or socially inept. In fact, this article will demonstrate that introvert strengths are actually superpowers that other personality types can only dream of having.
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5 Keys to Unlocking Your Hidden Potential and Success - Daniel White
These following keys have helped me immensely and can be a starting point to anyone wanting to tap into their potential.
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The Power of Introverts: A Manifesto for Quiet Brilliance - Gareth Cook
Do you enjoy having time to yourself, but always feel a little guilty about it? Then Susan Cain’s “Quiet : The Power of Introverts” is for you. It’s part book, part manifesto. We live in a nation that values its extroverts – the outgoing, the lovers of crowds – but not the quiet types who change the world. She recently answered questions from Mind Matters editor Gareth Cook.
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5 Myths About Introverts and Extroverts at Work - Adam Grant
People may be more open about being introverts, but they cling to assumptions that don’t stand up to the test of rigorous evidence. It’s time to debunk five myths.
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Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things - Adam Grant
Grant explores how to build the character skills and motivational structures to realize our own potential, and how to design systems that create opportunities for those who have been underrated and overlooked.
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Quiet: The Hidden Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking - Susan Cain
At least one-third of the people we know are introverts. They are the ones who prefer listening to speaking; who innovate and create but dislike self-promotion; who favor working on their own over working in teams. It is to introverts—Rosa Parks, Chopin, Dr. Seuss, Steve Wozniak—that we owe many of the great contributions to society.
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The School of Greatness: Brene Brown: Create True Belonging and Heal the World
If you’re struggling with feelings of shame – whether you can’t forgive yourself from something that happened in the past or you’re afraid to show any weakness whatsoever – this episode is for you. The truth is, we may never be able to rid ourselves completely from a shameful experience, but we can develop a resilience to shame. If you want to take that first step, I invite you to listen to this episode and learn from the expert on shame herself, Dr. Brené Brown.
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The School of Greatness: Positively Influence Others, Increase Mental Flexibility & Diversify Your Identity
In this episode, Adam and I dive in and discuss the need to create rules for disagreements and frame conversation, why we need to embrace people who have different beliefs than us, the importance of finding and developing our core values at any stage of life, why you need a culture in your business, and so much more.
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WorkLife: Faking Your Emotions at Work
You manage your own emotions at work—and your coworkers’ and customers’ emotions too. How do you do that without burning out? To find out how to get into character, deliver a great performance, and avoid exhaustion, Adam talks with actor John Lithgow and takes you inside the call center at Zappos and the hospitality philosophy of an acclaimed restauranteur.
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WorkLife: How to Trust People You Don’t Like
Astronauts on the International Space Station live in capsules together for months. And yes, they can get on each other's nerves. A crew of astronauts from different countries -- and the wilderness trainer who was called in for an emergency intervention -- share fresh insights about handling conflict and building trust.
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Unlocking Us: The Anatomy of Trust
What is trust? The data says there are seven parts of trust, and we organize these into the acronym BRAVING. Breaking down the anatomy of trust into specific behaviors allows us to more clearly identify and address breaches of trust.
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Dare to Lead: Barrett Guillen on BRAVING Trust
Barrett Guillen, chief of staff at Brené Brown Education and Research Group, is joining me to talk about trust, what trust means, and how we approach it at our company. We call it BRAVING trust — BRAVING is the acronym we use for the seven attributes of trust.
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Dare to Lead: Charles Feltman on Trust: Building, Maintaining, and Restoring It
Charles Feltman is the author of The Thin Book of Trust: An Essential Primer for Building Trust at Work, which is based on his nearly three decades of work with individuals and teams to build, maintain, and restore trust. I have used his definitions of trust and distrust in every book I’ve written, because they are practical and actionable and, at the same time, deep and meaningful. It was important to me to dig into these definitions and explore how they play out at work, in relationships, and in our everyday lives.
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A Bit of Optimism: Finding Your Tribe
We all want to feel like we belong. We feel safe surrounded by people who see the world the way we see it. This is why we all have to find our tribe. Social psychologist and award winning Harvard professor, Amy Cuddy, certainly found hers—The Grateful Dead. So, I sat down with this lifelong Deadhead to talk about the value of finding your tribe.
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On Purpose: 3 Crucial Methods to Increase Work Productivity & How to Unlock Individual Success Through Collaboration
Today, I am talking to Daniel Coyle about how to thrive in a competitive and possibly toxic work environment. Daniel shares his expertise on how to effectively become a part of an organization when you’re a newbie, how to adapt to a high functioning team and still be able to make decisions as an individual, and how to cultivate teamwork both in virtual and real life settings.
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On Purpose: 8 Strategies to Deal with Toxic Or Negative People In Your Life, Work, and Relationships
Find out how to break free from the shackles of toxicity and cultivate a life filled with positivity, purpose, and meaningful connections. Today, we will look deep into the realm of toxic relationships, toxic workplaces, and the detrimental effects they can have on our well-being.
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