Worklife with Adam Grant

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ReThinking: David Beckham on thriving under pressure and learning from mistakes

In 1998, soccer star David Beckham made international news at his first World Cup when he lost his cool and got a critical red card. But he went on to lead his teams to numerous titles, become runner up for World Player of the Year, and even be knighted for his contributions to t ... Show more

. 27min 20sec

Brené and Adam on What They Will Never Agree On | from The Curiosity Shop with Brené Brown and Adam Grant

Welcome to The Curiosity Shop! In the inaugural episode, Brené and Adam discuss how a public disagreement about authenticity almost ended their relationship before it began. For the first time, they discuss where they went wrong, why they changed their minds about each other, and ... Show more

. 58min 51sec

ReThinking: Breaking leadership barriers with hockey coach Jessica Campbell

Jessica Campbell is a hockey coach with the Seattle Kraken, and the first full-time female assistant coach in NHL history to work behind the bench. In this episode, Jessica and Adam reflect on the lessons from being the first or only girl on a team, break down Jessica’s three cor ... Show more

. 37min 3sec

ReThinking: How to spot psychopaths and narcissists, with Leanne ten Brinke

Leanne ten Brinke is a social psychologist at the University of British Columbia and an expert on narcissists, psychopaths, and liars. In this episode, Leanne and Adam debunk common myths about people with these dark personality traits and share tips for spotting them.They also b ... Show more

. 35min 25sec

ReThinking: Esther Perel on the relationship baggage we bring to work

Esther Perel is a psychotherapist known for her innovative approach to relationships. In this episode, Adam and Esther discuss the relational baggage we all carry through our lives and into our work, and how our differing personalities and relationship styles can affect collabora ... Show more

. 36min 55sec