Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 29/09/2026The reports about the rapes at Cornell—and the lack of accountability—are sickening. So is the victim blaming: “If you don’t want to be raped, don’t go to a frat party.” Instead of telling girls and women to avoid harm, we should be raising boys and men not to commit it: Don’t. Rape. Women. 46919
Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 28/08/2026AI struggles to make creative leaps. Large language models are trained on data from the past. Original thinking involves recognizing novel patterns in the future. Machines converge; minds diverge. Long live human ingenuity. 14910
Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 23/08/2026Too many people feel pressure to downplay their pain to doctors. When patients are labeled as difficult, they get poorer care and face greater risk for medical errors. It shouldn't be your job to please your doctor. It's your doctor's responsibility to take care of you.nytimes.comOpinion | This Is Why Women Are Scared to Tell Their Doctors the Truth (Gift Article)Is it OK to raise this issue? I don’t want to be a bother. 37227
Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 07/08/2026Using social media in middle school predicts lower standardized test scores in high school. Evidence: 10th graders who started social media before 9th grade are ~6 months behind their peers on math & reading. They're more distracted by their phones. No child should have access to social media. 25618
Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 27/07/2026Dealing with difficult people may be hazardous to your health. Each additional "hassler" in your network predicts 1.5% faster biological aging—and poorer physical and mental well-being over time. Non-spouse family hasslers are the most problematic. Some ties aren't worth the toll they take.theatlantic.comThere’s a Name for the People Who Drain You“Hasslers” make life more difficult—and we can’t escape them. 14013
Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 13/07/2026The internet doesn't bring out the worst in people. It makes the worst people more visible. Across all 30 countries studied, those who are nasty in online political discussions are nasty in real life, too. They seek status through hostility. Don't feed the hand that bites you. 18821
Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 06/07/2026The definition of a true fan: You’d rather see your team lose fairly than win unfairly. 577124501652
Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 22/06/2026What really drives leaders to resist remote work isn't productivity. It’s ego. Our new data: Ordering people in full-time is a power and status move. Bosses want to be worshiped at the office altar. Work policies shouldn’t be vanity projects. Hybrid is better for people and performance.nytimes.comOpinion | The Secret Reason Bosses Want Everyone Back in the Office, Every Day of the Week 49019
Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 24/05/2026Resting is not a waste of time. It's an investment in well-being. Relaxing is not a sign of laziness. It's a source of energy. Breaks are not a distraction. They're a chance to refocus attention. Play is not a frivolous activity. It's a path to connection and creativity. 614236
Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 25/02/2026Connection is not about how much time we spend together. It's about how much joy and meaning we create together. Overjoyed to announce my new book: adamgrant.net/book/vibe/ 47210
Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 12/02/2026The cure for ignorance is not information. It's humility and curiosity. Facts can be easily dismissed. What motivates people to gain insight is recognizing gaps in their understanding and wanting to find out more. The root of lifelong learning is knowing how little we know. 817164
Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 08/02/2026Dear critics of Lindsey Vonn: Kindly shut up and go back to your couch. Grit isn't defined by the result—it’s revealed by the effort. Resilience isn't seen in a fall—it’s shown in the resolve to bounce back. Success is more than the finish. It's the distance traveled to the start. 318325
Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 25/01/2026Our highest loyalty doesn't belong to people or parties. It belongs to principles. If you wouldn't accept it from your opponents, you shouldn't accept it from your allies. Integrity is standing by your values even when your own group violates them. 520061
Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 24/01/2026Charisma is overvalued. Character is undervalued. 410921
Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 04/01/2026Don’t label a generation lazy because they’re not willing to make the same sacrifices you did. Refusing to jeopardize your well-being for your boss is not an act of disrespect. It’s an expression of self-respect. 215624
Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 29/12/2025People are more drawn to arrogant leaders in an uncertain world. They mistake swagger for strength & skill. Narcissists are unfit to lead. They see power as an opportunity to seize, not a responsibility to serve. Great leaders blend confidence with humility and put their missions above their egos.nytimes.comOpinion | Why We Fall for Narcissistic Leaders, Starting in Grade School 413143
Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 17/12/2025The 8-hour work day was not ordained from above for all time. It was dreamed up by humans. It doesn't make sense for every person, every job, or every organization. We can be as productive and creative in 6 focused hours as in 8 unfocused hours. 611218
Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 15/12/2025The true leader in a group is rarely the person who talks the most. It's usually the person who listens best. Listening is more than hearing what’s said. It’s noticing and surfacing what isn’t said. Inviting dissenting views and amplifying quiet voices are acts of leadership. 611524
Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 12/12/2025Too many mediocre men talk over capable women. Study of problem-solving teams: Men dominate the conversation, taking 50% more turns and saying 69% more than women. Men with low skill speak more than women with high skill. It's long past time to value competence over confidence. 213037
Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 20/11/2025It's time to remove laptops from classrooms. 24 experiments: Students learn more and get better grades after taking notes by hand than typing. It's not just because they're less distracted—writing enables deeper processing and more images. The pen is mightier than the keyboard. 20383121
Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 14/11/2025Bingeing TikTok reels may be hazardous to your well-being. 71 studies, >98k people: The more short-form videos teens and adults watched, the more they struggled with attention, self-control, and stress and anxiety. Read a book. Watch a movie. Long live longform. 29130
Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 30/10/2025Weak leaders insist that they're the best. They seek attention to feed their egos, and measure success by how many followers they attract. Strong leaders ask how they can get better. They seek feedback to fuel their growth, and gauge success by how many lives they improve. 811433
Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 25/10/2025The more girls in a class, the merrier. Data on 87k students: In cohorts with more girls, boys and girls have better mental health. More female peers predicts closer friendships for boys—and better body image & STEM grades for girls. Girls build cultures of competence and care. 211125
Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 12/10/2025Cursing is rarely a symbol of low class. It's often a mark of high authenticity. Evidence: Swearing predicts higher rates of honesty and integrity. It signals a willingness to prize candor over courtesy. A little profanity can show that you're being real and you do give a damn. 2136598
Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 07/10/2025If you reach a goal by compromising your values, you haven’t succeeded. If you fall short of a goal by upholding your values, you haven’t failed. The highest form of accomplishment is standing by your principles when they’re tested. 632470
Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 28/09/2025When you follow a leader, consider what would lead you to withdraw your support. If the answer is nothing, your integrity is in jeopardy. Our highest loyalty belongs to principles, not people. No leader deserves unconditional love. Commitment is earned through character. 320356
Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 24/09/2025When you get defensive about feedback, you fail twice. You fail to learn today, and you fail to encourage people to keep teaching you tomorrow. If you can't handle the truth, people stop telling you the truth. A key to growth is showing that you're coachable. 716528
Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 13/09/2025We spend too much time arguing like we're right—and too little time listening like we're wrong. Diatribes don't change minds. Productive disagreement depends on showing respect, curiosity, and humility. The most compelling teachers are the ones who are most eager to learn. 513534
Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 03/09/2025A mark of emotional intelligence is prioritizing your values over your moods. Immature people are victims of their feelings. Their choices are governed by fleeting sensations. Mature people take responsibility for their reactions. Their choices are guided by lasting principles. 413930
Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 30/08/2025Being kind boosts mental health more than seeking joy. Evidence: Doing 3 random acts of kindness a week is enough to reduce depression, anxiety & loneliness. It's more beneficial than doing nice things for yourself. Self-care feels good, but generosity builds lasting bonds. 16379121
Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 29/08/2025The most meaningful way to succeed is to help others succeed. 1331759
Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 27/08/2025Intelligence depends on more than cognitive horsepower. It requires cognitive flexibility. The faster the world evolves, the greater the cost of rigidity. Stubbornness is a path to getting trapped in the past. The future belongs to those with the courage to change their minds. 28932
Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 23/08/2025The love of reading is an endangered species. Just 16% of Americans do regular leisure reading—down from 28% in 2003. Only 41% of UK parents read daily to their toddlers—down from 64% in 2012. Books aren't merely a source of flow. They're a gateway to empathy and lifelong learning. 910534
Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 21/08/2025In unhealthy relationships, people walk on eggshells to avoid conflict. They tell you what you want to hear. In healthy relationships, people have the courage to address conflict. They tell you what you need to hear. Silence protects fragile ties. Candor strengthens real bonds. 313729
Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 16/08/2025Feeling embarrassed by your past work is not a sign of incompetence. It’s a mark of growth. Regretting your prior decisions doesn't reflect poor judgment. It reveals new insight. Cringing at your old opinions doesn't display ignorance. It demonstrates an open mind. 528550
Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 11/08/2025Ultracrepidarian, n. A person who offers opinions, critiques, and advice on issues beyond their expertise. See also: every internet comment section ever 79724
Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 02/08/2025Friendliness isn't always a sign of trustworthiness. Warmth is easy to fake. The foundations of trust are reliability and integrity. What counts isn't courtesy in the moment—it's keeping commitments over time. The best way to inspire confidence is to consistently walk our talk. 417245
Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 24/07/2025People who cheat on their spouses are more likely to cheat at work, too. Evidence: Marital infidelity predicts 2-3x greater odds of professional misconduct among CEOs, financial advisors, and police officers. Integrity is not a 9-5 job. Character counts in every part of life. 413329
Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 14/07/2025Resilience is not resistance to suffering. It’s the capacity to bend without breaking. Strength doesn’t come from ignoring pain. It stems from knowing that your past self has hurt and your future self will heal. Fortitude is the presence of resolve, not the absence of hardship. 115131
Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 28/06/2025Too many people recognize their opinions as feelings, but mistake their beliefs for facts. Closed minds hold truths to be self-evident. Open minds are willing to question even strongly held views. Lifelong learning requires the courage to challenge our own convictions. 716135
Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 27/06/2025The best way to gauge others’ values isn’t to ask them directly. It’s to find out who they respect. Shallow people are impressed by superficiality. They look up to beauty, fame, money, and power. Deep people are drawn to substance. They admire wisdom, kindness, humility, and integrity. 213837
Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 15/06/2025Dads are spending 3-4x as much time with their kids as their dads did with them. When father figures are engaged, kids show better cognitive development, boys have fewer behavioral problems, and girls have fewer emotional problems. Every child deserves strong parental bonds. 523332
Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 08/06/2025Good books immerse you in a new world. Great books introduce you to a new worldview. Good books are page-turners—they're meant to be devoured. Great books are corner-folders—they're made to be savored. Good books keep you engaged. Great books leave you changed. 526449
Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 04/06/2025A mark of wisdom is being quick to change your opinions but slow to change your principles. It takes openness to update your views. It takes integrity to uphold your values. A key to growth is raising your understanding without lowering your standards. 417937
Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 31/05/2025Can we all agree that presidents shouldn’t have the power to pardon people convicted of crimes that involve… 1) Violence 2) Harm to children 3) Large sums of money Asking for both parties 911950388
Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 28/05/2025The most important part of an apology is not saying sorry. It's taking responsibility for what you did wrong and taking action to make it right. Admitting mistakes doesn’t mean you're a bad person. It's an effort to be a better person—and a display of care for another person. link.chtbl.com/RTAdam 512539
Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 27/05/2025Loyalty should never come at the expense of integrity. Anyone who asks you to violate your values doesn’t deserve your allegiance. Respecting your boundaries is a foundation of trust. The people worthy of commitment expect you to stand by your principles, not conform to theirs. 215840
Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 25/05/2025We pay too much attention to strong opinions—and too little to deep insight and broad perspectives. Pontificating is not a sign of credibility. Hot takes are not a substitute for being well-informed. Expertise is how much you know. Wisdom is knowing how much you have to learn. 1224948
Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 17/05/2025Public service announcement for parents, managers, teachers, coaches: you can’t judge effort by results. Inconsistent performance doesn’t mean people aren’t trying their best. It often means they’re doing their best in the face of turbulence. In humans, variability is a feature, not a bug. 322348
Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 17/05/2025Resumes shouldn't just showcase our success. They should feature our struggles too. No one's life is a highlight reel. Character isn't visible in our triumphs alone—it's revealed by the hardships we endure and the challenges we conquer. Here’s my lowlight reel. What's on yours? 1017619