Books Recommended by Adam Grant
Weird
Olga Khazan
Source: "If you’ve ever felt like an outsider or an oddball, you’ve experienced the downsides of being weird — but there are surprising upsides as well." - Adam Grant
Rise
Lindsey Vonn
Source: "The Olympic champion reflects on an epic career as the most decorated skier in American history." - Adam Grant
Powershift
Daymond John
Source: "Shares lessons of experience on building reputations and relationships." - Adam Grant
More Myself
Alicia Keys
Source: "The award-winning musician, actor, producer, entrepreneur, and activist opens up about perfectionism, courage, privacy, and identity." - Adam Grant
Eat a Peach
David Chang
Source: "[The author's] relentless quest for self-improvement and social contribution will leave you hungry to do more in your own life." - Adam Grant
Joy at Work
Marie Kondo
Source: "Finding joy at work isn’t magic — it takes work. But it might feel a bit more like play thanks to the practical tips from [the authors]." - Adam Grant
Perfectly Confident
Don A Moore
Source: "Full of data-driven guidance for making more accurate assessments of your abilities and opportunities." - Adam Grant
Do Nothing
Celeste Headlee
Source: "A powerful case that productivity is not an inherent virtue — if you’re not careful, it can become a vice." - Adam Grant
The 4 Day Week
Andrew Barnes
Source: "A leading entrepreneur in New Zealand recognized that in many jobs, people can be just as productive — and more creative — working four days a week." - Adam Grant
Life Is in the Transitions
Bruce Feiler
Source: "As a journalist whose trade is collecting and sharing stories, [the author] provides the tools to rewrite your own." - Adam Grant
Tightrope
Nicholas D. Kristof
Source: "[The authors] trace how public policies have hurt working-class families and ponder possibilities for change." - Adam Grant
You're Not Listening
Kate Murphy
Source: "There’s no one better qualified than a talented journalist to introduce you to the right mindset and skill set [for listening]." - Adam Grant
All You Have to Do Is Ask
Wayne Baker
Source: "Shows how we can become more skilled at making requests and more comfortable with receiving help." - Adam Grant
Social Chemistry
Marissa King
Source: "Identifies three different approaches to improving the quality of your connections — expanding, brokering, and convening." - Adam Grant
Friendship
Lydia Denworth
Source: "Explains why the bonds we form aren’t only enjoyable — they’re vital." - Adam Grant
Together
Vivek H Murthy M.D.
Source: "Examines the causes of loneliness and how we can overcome it by building community and connection." - Adam Grant
Clearer, Closer, Better
Emily Balcetis
Source: "Might change how you see what you see." - Adam Grant
Upstream
Dan Heath
Source: "Now that you have a better handle on solving the problems, it’s time to learn how to prevent them from occurring in the first place." - Adam Grant
What's Your Problem?
Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg
Source: "Won’t just help you generate more creative ideas and make smarter decisions — it will teach you to see around corners." - Adam Grant
