Adam Grant Recommended Books

"An engrossing read that’s bursting with actionable insights for thinking differently about problems." - Adam Grant (Source)

"Won’t just help you generate more creative ideas and make smarter decisions — it will teach you to see around corners." - Adam Grant (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 (Source)

"My all-time favorite book on change." - Adam Grant (Source)

"Might change how you see what you see." - Adam Grant (Source)

"Examines the causes of loneliness and how we can overcome it by building community and connection." - Adam Grant (Source)

"Explains why the bonds we form aren’t only enjoyable — they’re vital." - Adam Grant (Source)

"Identifies three different approaches to improving the quality of your connections — expanding, brokering, and convening." - Adam Grant (Source)

"Shows how we can become more skilled at making requests and more comfortable with receiving help." - Adam Grant (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 (Source)

"[The authors] trace how public policies have hurt working-class families and ponder possibilities for change." - Adam Grant (Source)

"As a journalist whose trade is collecting and sharing stories, [the author] provides the tools to rewrite your own." - Adam Grant (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 (Source)

"A powerful case that productivity is not an inherent virtue — if you’re not careful, it can become a vice." - Adam Grant (Source)

"Full of data-driven guidance for making more accurate assessments of your abilities and opportunities." - Adam Grant (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 (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 (Source)

"The award-winning musician, actor, producer, entrepreneur, and activist opens up about perfectionism, courage, privacy, and identity." - Adam Grant (Source)

"Shares lessons of experience on building reputations and relationships." - Adam Grant (Source)

"The Olympic champion reflects on an epic career as the most decorated skier in American history." - Adam Grant (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 (Source)

"Does for the soul what water does for a parched throat." - Adam Grant (Source)

"[This] handbook for decision-making isn’t just evidence-based and practical—it’s fun too." - Adam Grant (Source)

"One of Silicon Valley’s most outspoken journalists challenges us to recognize that motherhood is a source of strength, not weakness." - Adam Grant (Source)

"Will transform your understanding of how to gain power—and how to use it for good." - Adam Grant (Source)

"Combines memorable stories with actionable insights from world-class leaders to help you turn your biggest, boldest ideas into reality." - Adam Grant (Source)

"A gripping analysis of why we’ve lost the capacity to concentrate, and how we might find it again." - Adam Grant (Source)

"Delightful." - Adam Grant (Source)

"The saga of how one of the great founders of our time launched his company, grew it, got it back, and rejuvenated it." - Adam Grant (Source)