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ReThinking

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As an organizational psychologist, Adam Grant believes that great minds don't think alike; they challenge each other to think differently. In Re:Thinking with Adam Grant, he has lively discussions and debates with some of the world's most interesting thinkers, creators, achievers, and leaders—from Lin-Manuel Miranda to Brené Brown to Mark Cuban, and Olympic medalists to Nobel laureates to Oscar wi... more

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If you or a loved one has suffered from severe illness, you know that recovery isn’t always as joyful as it sounds. In this episode, Adam’s wife Allison Sweet Grant is back to talk about her new memoir “Lump,” a collection of poetry and prose about h... more

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The way leaders communicate can have a big impact on how we see ourselves. Vanessa Beasley is an expert on presidential rhetoric—and the president of Trinity University in San Antonio. In this episode, Adam and Vanessa take a closer look at how rheto... more

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Allison Sweet Grant
Author of Lump: A Memoir in Ineloquent Reflections
Author, psychiatrist by training
Episode: The difference between joy and relief with Allison Sweet Grant
Vanessa Beasley
President of Trinity University; expert on presidential rhetoric
Trinity University
Episode: How leaders build a collective identity with Vanessa Beasley
Dolly Parton
Musician, businesswoman, actor, author, humanitarian
Dollywood / various creative ventures
Episode: Dolly Parton is burning up, not burning out | from WorkLife with Adam Grant (re-release)
Julie Bowen
Emmy Award-winning actress known for Modern Family
Actor/Producer
Episode: Is emotional regulation always a good thing? with Julie Bowen and Aliza Pressman
Andrea Jones-Roy
Data scientist and improv performer
Wharton / improv
Episode: Improvisation as a life skill with Andrea Jones-Rooy and Justin Gregg
Justin Gregg
Animal cognition researcher and improv performer
University research / improv
Episode: Improvisation as a life skill with Andrea Jones-Rooy and Justin Gregg
Maria Sharapova
Tennis player, Grand Slam champion, and public figure
Former professional tennis player
Episode: The psychology of rivalry and resilience with Maria Sharapova
Shawn Achor
Positive psychology evangelist, author of The Happiness Advantage
The Power of Beliefs
Episode: How to challenge your self-limiting beliefs with Shawn Achor
Chris Ballard
Journalist and author of The Plunge, a book about cold water immersion
Author and journalist
Episode: The science of the cold plunge with Chris Ballard

Host

Adam Grant
Organizational psychologist and author; frequent host and interviewer on leadership, decision-making, and thinking.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 2.2k ratings
  • Host is in Peter Thiel’s pocket

    Just found out Adam Grant is in Peter Thiel’s secret cabal of prolific doucebags. Won’t be listening anymore as that’s f’d.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    KamaSutraMatraCafe
    Canada3 months ago
  • Great content, way too many ads

    I love Adam Grant and his books are great. Such thoughtfully curated episodes are ripped to shreds with way too many ads ruining the cadence and pushing my focus away from the content. I can’t pay $50/year for every podcast to be ad free and still buy their books etc. Such a bummer.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    T. Ry
    United States4 months ago
  • Intelligent and funny

    This podcast is so thought provoking, but not in an inaccessible way. Adam and his guests talk about human behaviour with humour, intelligence and compassion.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lathamfamily
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Beckham 5🌟

    Adam and David, there is no better combination.. great conversation on thriving under pressure. An absolute outlier 🥰

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    S2G3C7L7
    Australia6 months ago
  • Is ReThinking Really Gone?!

    I love the ReThinking podcast. Please don’t say it’s been replaced by the Curiosity Shop?! 🙏🏻

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gus McAllibaster
    United States6 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the rigorous, science-based exploration of behavior and leadership.
Guests are varied and high-quality, with practical takeaways for work and life.
The host's ability to ask sharp questions is frequently praised.
Some episodes attract critiques about ad loads affecting cadence.
Production style is sometimes noted as overly polished by a subset of listeners.

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#215
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The difference between joy and relief with Allison Sweet Grant
Q: What was the genesis of Lump and how did Allison approach writing it?
The book began as a way to process the cancer experience, written during chemotherapy as a piecemeal, non-journal collection of thoughts and metaphors that eventually formed a fuller narrative; writing became a tool for meaning-making and reclaiming voice.
How leaders build a collective identity with Vanessa Beasley
Q: What are the signals you look for when analyzing a presidential speech?
Adam and Vanessa discuss signals like the alignment between messaging and the perceived us, and how rhetoric constructs a collective identity, not just conveys a message, with emphasis on constitutive rhetoric and audience construction.
Dolly Parton is burning up, not burning out | from WorkLife with Adam Grant (re-release)
Q: What advice would you give about handling criticism and staying authentic?
Dolly emphasizes honesty, choosing words carefully to avoid unnecessary harm, and treating criticism as a potential source of truth to improve rather than as a personal attack.
Improvisation as a life skill with Andrea Jones-Rooy and Justin Gregg
Q: What inspired you to take on improv in this episode versus a traditional interview format?
The guests explain that improv naturally reveals thinking in the moment, reduces overthinking, and demonstrates how people respond to unexpected prompts, which in turn teaches practical skills for collaboration and communication.
The science of the cold plunge with Chris Ballard
Q: What would you tell someone who is skeptical about adopting cold immersion?
He advocates starting with a cold shower, doing it with others for social reinforcement, and progressively building a routine that ends with a brief, controlled cold exposure to leverage the positive aftereffects without overdoing it.

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Recent guests on ReThinking include:

1. Allison Sweet Grant
2. Vanessa Beasley
3. Dolly Parton
4. Julie Bowen
5. Andrea Jones-Roy
6. Justin Gregg
7. Maria Sharapova
8. Shawn Achor

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