Adam Grant
Adam Grant is a renowned organizational psychologist, bestselling author, and the Saul P. Steinberg Professor of Management at The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. He studies the science of motivation, generosity, rethinking, and human potential, and has published over 60 articles in leading management and psychology journals. Grant is recognized as one of the world’s most cited, influential, and prolific researchers in business and economics. He is the author of 6 New York Times bestselling books, including Think Again, Give and Take, Originals, Option B, and Power Moves, which have sold millions of copies globally and inspired readers worldwide. Grant also writes on work and psychology for The New York Times, has served on the Defense Innovation Board at the Pentagon, and has been honored as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum. He has appeared on shows such as Billions and hosts the TED podcasts Re:Thinking and WorkLife, which have been downloaded over 90 million times.
Adam Grant Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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The Saul P. Steinberg Professor of Management and Professor of Psychology
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Assistant Professor of Organizational Behavior
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Visiting Scholar, Institute of Work Psychology
Academic History
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Ph.D., Organizational Psychology
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M.S., Organizational Psychology
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B.A., Psychology, Magna Cum Laude with Highest Honors
RESEARCH EXPERTISE
Dr. Adam Grant is a leading expert in organizational psychology, specializing in originality, motivation, nonconformity, generosity, meaningful work, and success.
His research has had a profound impact on business, technology, and professional performance, helping individuals and teams achieve goals and exceed expectations.
Grant’s pioneering studies have been shown to increase performance and reduce burnout among engineers, teachers, and sales professionals, while motivating safety behaviors among doctors, nurses, and lifeguards.
He has taught and consulted for top organizations including Google, IBM, Merck, the Royal Bank of Scotland, the NFL, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
HONORS & RECOGNITIONS
Grant has been recognized as the world’s #2 most influential management thinkers and named to Fortune’s 40 Under 40.
He has received awards for distinguished scholarly achievement from the Academy of Management, the American Psychological Association, and the National Science Foundation, and is consistently cited as one of the world’s most prolific and influential researchers in business and economics.
MEDIA & PUBLICATIONS
Grant is widely known for his TED talks, including the 2016 talk on “The Surprising Habits of Original Thinkers”, which has been viewed by over 7.5 million people.
His research and insights have appeared in leading outlets such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Time Magazine, USA Today, CNN, the Financial Times, Harvard Business Review, and Freakonomics.
His books have been named among the year’s best by Amazon, Apple, the Financial Times, and The Wall Street Journal, and praised by leaders including J.J. Abrams, Richard Branson, Bill and Melinda Gates, Malcolm Gladwell, and Malala Yousafzai.
Grant has also delivered keynote speeches and consulting services for organizations including Google, the NBA, Bridgewater Associates, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.