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You spend a quarter of your life at work. You should enjoy it! Organizational psychologist Adam Grant takes you inside the minds of some of the world’s most unusual professionals to discover the keys to a better work life. From learning how to love your rivals to harnessing the power of frustration, one thing’s for sure: You’ll never see your job the same way again. Produced in partnership with Tr... more

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Suleika Jaouad is the author of the memoir Between Two Kingdoms and the new Book of Alchemy—she’s also a lifelong journaler. In this episode, Adam and Suleika reflect on how Suleika’s journaling practice has helped her through cancer, discuss the art... more

Malala Yousafzai is an activist for girls’ education and women’s empowerment, and the youngest Nobel Peace Laureate in history. In her new book, Finding My Way, is her effort to take control of her story after becoming a public figure at a young age.... more

Jacob Collier is a Grammy-winning musician, an exceptional teacher and communicator, and a rousing innovator onstage. Jacob joins Adam in front of a live audience at TED to give an interactive performance and share his perspective on audience partici... more

As a business journalist, Andrew Ross Sorkin writes for the New York Times DealBook, which he founded, and co-anchors Squawk Box on CNBC. In this episode, Adam and Andrew riff on what makes a great conversation and compare notes on their best and wor... more

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Recent Guests

Andrew Ross Sorkin
Famed business journalist and co-anchor of CNBC's Squawk Box
New York Times DealBook
Episode: ReThinking: The art of the interview with Andrew Ross Sorkin
Sean The Science Kid
An internet educator and the youngest guest on the podcast, passionate about sharing complex science concepts.
Episode: ReThinking: Igniting curiosity with Sean The Science Kid
Eunice Adachobi
Sean's mother, who shared insights into parenting a profoundly gifted child.
Episode: ReThinking: Igniting curiosity with Sean The Science Kid
Helen Lewis
Provocative writer and journalist
Episode: ReThinking: The myth of genius with Helen Lewis
Daniel Immerwahr
History professor at Northwestern University and award-winning author
Northwestern University
Episode: ReThinking: The truth about the attention crisis with historian Daniel Immerwahr
Tara Darrow
Vice president at a large company managing a multi-generational team
Episode: WorkLife: Office Hours with Adam: Bridging generational divides
Penelope Scandellari
Student who took Adam's class and is now doing research with him
Episode: WorkLife: Office Hours with Adam: Bridging generational divides
Harry Huggins
Audio producer who interacts with high school students
Episode: WorkLife: Office Hours with Adam: Bridging generational divides
Nicole Smith
A newsroom manager who oversaw a diverse team of journalists
Episode: WorkLife: Generational differences are vastly exaggerated

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Adam Grant
Organizational psychologist and author known for his work on understanding people at work and enhancing workplace culture. He regularly discusses topics of collaboration, innovation, and leadership with various thought leaders.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 15.9k ratings
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    Wrong pod

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ginamoe
    United States2 months ago
  • great podcast

    WAY.TOO.MANY.ADS …. of course all podcasts have to earn their keep, but the ads here have become too much. I’m out.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Depoeloe
    Canada2 months ago
  • Please differentiate your shows

    I listen to both Worklife and Rethinking. However, I really love worklife and feel more meh about rethinking. I’m just not as into interview shows. The problem for me is that these podcast feeds both have episodes of both shows and they aren’t labeled by which show they’re actually from. Instead, they’re labeled by which feed they’re in, which is not helpful! I took one star off in hopes of some attention to this poor feed organization. It might seem dumb, but I listen to a ton of podcasts, so d... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    listener_kc
    United States3 months ago
  • Excellent podcast

    Serious, fact based and intellectually challenging. I feel less stupid every time I listen to this!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    leo124853
    Belgium3 months ago
  • Latest Episode - Attention

    A historian who knows nothing of his innate bias and a sycophantic host who knows even less. Sadly, this episode on “attention” is as useful as a hole in the head. Not recommended.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Vitas7890
    United Kingdom3 months ago

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The show's approach to challenging conventional wisdom and exploring generational divides resonates well with those looking for fresh perspectives on work life.

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ReThinking: Permission to play with Jacob Collier
Q: How do you want everyone to feel after they participate?
Jacob hopes people feel a sense of freedom and permission to express themselves.
ReThinking: Permission to play with Jacob Collier
Q: How did the audience choir start?
It began with Jacob's views on participation; he believes everyone is a musician and wants to engage people to express themselves.
ReThinking: The art of the interview with Andrew Ross Sorkin
Q: What is the worst advice you see people get when it comes to either interviewing or being interviewed?
The worst advice is to show up with three points to repeat, rather than engaging with the question directly.
ReThinking: The art of the interview with Andrew Ross Sorkin
Q: What are examples of speed bumps in an interview?
Tough questions or past mistakes can reveal significant lessons, helping the audience learn.
ReThinking: The art of the interview with Andrew Ross Sorkin
Q: What do you do when guests don't get it?
It depends on the environment; on television, a commercial break is an option, while on stage, it requires skill to engage the guest effectively.

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What is Worklife about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Content focuses on the intersection of psychology and workplace dynamics, tackling subjects like generational differences, personal growth, teamwork, and the importance of emotional intelligence in professional settings. It features engaging discussions with a diverse array of guests, including historians, CEOs, and psychologists, who share insights that aim to reshape listeners' perspectives on their work lives. Notably, the host, an organizational psychologist, intertwines research findings with relatable anecdotes, providing listeners with actionable strategies for enhancing workplace satisfaction and effectiveness.

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1. Andrew Ross Sorkin
2. Sean The Science Kid
3. Eunice Adachobi
4. Helen Lewis
5. Daniel Immerwahr
6. Tara Darrow
7. Penelope Scandellari
8. Harry Huggins

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