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Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

I'm giving away 25 copies of #VIBE. To enter, repost and comment by October 13. www.adamgrant.net/vibe

Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The 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.

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Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

AI 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.

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Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Too 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.com

Opinion | 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.

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Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Using 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.

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Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Dealing 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.com

There’s a Name for the People Who Drain You

“Hasslers” make life more difficult—and we can’t escape them.

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Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

The 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.

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Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

The definition of a true fan: You’d rather see your team lose fairly than win unfairly.

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Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

What 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.com

Opinion | The Secret Reason Bosses Want Everyone Back in the Office, Every Day of the Week

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Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

Resting 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.

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Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Connection 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/

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Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

The 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.

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Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

Dear 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.

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Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

Our 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.

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Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

Charisma is overvalued. Character is undervalued.

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Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 04/01/2026

Don’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.

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Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

People 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.com

Opinion | Why We Fall for Narcissistic Leaders, Starting in Grade School

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Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

The 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.

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Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

The 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.

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Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Too 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.

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Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

It'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.

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Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Bingeing 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.

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Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Weak 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.

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Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 25/10/2025

The 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.

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Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

Cursing 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.

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Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

If 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.

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Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 28/09/2025

When 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.

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Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

When 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.

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Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 13/09/2025

We 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.

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Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

A 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.

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Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 30/08/2025

Being 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.

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Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 29/08/2025

The most meaningful way to succeed is to help others succeed.

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Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

Intelligence 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.

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Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 23/08/2025

The 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.

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Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

In 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.

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Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

Feeling 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.

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Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

Ultracrepidarian, n. A person who offers opinions, critiques, and advice on issues beyond their expertise. See also: every internet comment section ever

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Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 02/08/2025

Friendliness 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.

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Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

People 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.

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Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

Resilience 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.

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Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

Too 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.

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Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

The 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.

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Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

Dads 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.

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Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 08/06/2025

Good 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.

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Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

A 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.

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Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

Can 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

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Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

The 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

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Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

Loyalty 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.

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Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

We 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.

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Adam Grant @adamgrant.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

Public 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.

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