Adam Grant Recommended Books

"[The author will] show you how to master the cognitive skills of a rocket scientist." - Daniel Pink

"Makes a compelling case for each of us to level up and to contribute at a level we've talked ourselves out of." - Seth Godin

"Will change the way you see the world--and empower you to change the world itself." - Susan Cain

"Such a great book." - Andrew Wilkinson

Michael Hyatt recommended this book on his website.

"Sometimes the most obvious thing is the hardest to see. Thank goodness we have [this author] to light the way toward understanding loneliness and its dark corners. This book is a gift for us all." - Susan Cain

"Made me rethink much of what I believe about physical health, public policy, and the human condition." - Daniel Pink

"[The author] reminds us that our national conversation about medicine has been too narrowly focused on hospitals, doctors, and drugs—and not enough on the human connections that sustain us." - Malcolm Gladwell

"An extraordinary and essential book for our time. With powerful stories and sobering truths, [the author] does a masterful job of showing how, even in the digital age, there’s no substitute for authentic human connection." - Ben Silbermann

Most Recommended Books reached out to Daniel Pink directly.

"Key to understanding white working class." - Hugh Hewitt

"Get the book! You will not regret it!!" - Kat Cole

"The autobiography of charity: water." - Seth Godin

"A hope-filled book about finding your purpose in life and pursuing it against all odds." - Arianna Huffington

"About what matters most. Love." - Brené Brown

"If you’ve ever dreamed of changing careers or changing the world, read this book." - Michael Bloomberg

"SUPER SIMPLE, fun exercises!" - Adam Robinson

"Provides exercises for how to decide." - Marc Andreessen

"Simple, powerful and generous, it should be required reading." - Seth Godin

"The best user's guide to decision-making that you'll find." - Michael Mauboussin

"There is no finish line on the path to equality." - Marc Benioff

Brad Feld mentioned this book on Twitter.

"The nature and use of power is changing rapidly, distributing broadly in unexpected channels. [This book] provides the practical tools to help us all understand this shift." - Craig Newmark

"An essential and extremely insightful guide for anyone who wants to maximize the opportunities for progress and impact in today’s new tightly connected world." - Reid Hoffman

"If you want to understand how the world is changing, what’s really happening and how we can all find our way, this book could not becoming at a better time." - Richard Branson

"Can light a flame bright enough to outshine the glinting fangs and tiki torches." - Russell Brand

"Love this book and its messages." - Kat Cole

"If you’re scaling a company—or if you just love a well-told story—this is a book to savor." - Bob Iger

"A book to take with you into battle as you build a company or a career." - Reed Hastings

"The business principles in this book will help you deploy your strategy with creativity, integrity, and realism." - Satya Nadella

"If you want to get your attention and focus back, you need to read this remarkable book." - Arianna Huffington

"Rings the alarm bell for what all of us must do to protect ourselves, our children, and our democracies." - Hillary Clinton

Mark Manson recommended this book on his website.

"A beautifully researched and argued exploration of the breakdown of humankind’s ability to pay attention." - Stephen Fry

"Read this book to save your mind." - Susan Cain

"Fascinating, hilarious investigation of our human love for puzzles." - Gretchen Rubin

"Walks you through every step of his journey, from starting a company in his college dorm to pulling off the largest all-tech acquisition in history." - Bill Gates

"Tells you how to be successful and true to your values in this awe-inspiring narrative of what it takes." - Eric Schmidt

"Has insights for leaders at every stage, from entrepreneur to CEO." - Howard Schultz

"Provides a powerful portrait of his life—the early years, the obstacles and challenges, the successes and triumphs." - Jamie Dimon

"The quietest of the entrepreneurs who created the modern computer business finally tells his story.'" - Malcolm Gladwell

"An incredible window into what it’s like to be in a founder’s shoes, and the difficult work of growing a company." - Marc Andreessen