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Adam Grant Book Recommendations (29 Books)

Adam Grant is an American psychologist and author.

Books Recommended by Adam Grant

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The 4 Day Week

How the flexible work revolution can increase productivity, profitability and wellbeing, and help create a sustainable future

Andrew Barnes

Source: "A leading entrepreneur in New Zealand recognized that in many jobs, people can be just as productive — and more creative — working four days a week." - Adam Grant

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Weird

The Power of Being an Outsider in an Insider World

Olga Khazan

Source: "If you’ve ever felt like an outsider or an oddball, you’ve experienced the downsides of being weird — but there are surprising upsides as well." - Adam Grant

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Upstream

The Quest to Solve Problems Before They Happen

Dan Heath

Source: "Now that you have a better handle on solving the problems, it’s time to learn how to prevent them from occurring in the first place." - Adam Grant

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More Myself

A Journey

Alicia Keys

Source: "The award-winning musician, actor, producer, entrepreneur, and activist opens up about perfectionism, courage, privacy, and identity." - Adam Grant

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What's Your Problem?

To Solve Your Toughest Problems, Change the Problems You Solve

Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg

Source: "Won’t just help you generate more creative ideas and make smarter decisions — it will teach you to see around corners." - Adam Grant

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Joy at Work

Organizing Your Professional Life

Marie Kondo

Source: "Finding joy at work isn’t magic — it takes work. But it might feel a bit more like play thanks to the practical tips from [the authors]." - Adam Grant

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You're Not Listening

What You're Missing and Why It Matters

Kate Murphy

Source: "There’s no one better qualified than a talented journalist to introduce you to the right mindset and skill set [for listening]." - Adam Grant

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Masters of Scale

Reid Hoffman

Source: "Combines memorable stories with actionable insights from world-class leaders to help you turn your biggest, boldest ideas into reality." - Adam Grant

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Eat a Peach

David Chang

Source: "[The author's] relentless quest for self-improvement and social contribution will leave you hungry to do more in your own life." - Adam Grant

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Play Nice But Win

A CEO's Journey from Founder to Leader

Michael Dell

Source: "The saga of how one of the great founders of our time launched his company, grew it, got it back, and rejuvenated it." - Adam Grant

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A Uterus Is a Feature, Not a Bug

The Working Woman's Guide to Overthrowing the Patriarchy

Sarah Lacy

Source: "One of Silicon Valley’s most outspoken journalists challenges us to recognize that motherhood is a source of strength, not weakness." - Adam Grant

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Social Chemistry

Decoding the Patterns of Human Connection

Marissa King

Source: "Identifies three different approaches to improving the quality of your connections — expanding, brokering, and convening." - Adam Grant

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Rise

My Story

Lindsey Vonn

Source: "The Olympic champion reflects on an epic career as the most decorated skier in American history." - Adam Grant

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Do Nothing

How to Break Away from Overworking, Overdoing, and Underliving

Celeste Headlee

Source: "A powerful case that productivity is not an inherent virtue — if you’re not careful, it can become a vice." - Adam Grant

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Life Is in the Transitions

Mastering Change at Any Age

Bruce Feiler

Source: "As a journalist whose trade is collecting and sharing stories, [the author] provides the tools to rewrite your own." - Adam Grant

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Perfectly Confident

How to Calibrate Your Decisions Wisely

Don A Moore

Source: "Full of data-driven guidance for making more accurate assessments of your abilities and opportunities." - Adam Grant

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All You Have to Do Is Ask

How to Master the Most Important Skill for Success

Wayne Baker

Source: "Shows how we can become more skilled at making requests and more comfortable with receiving help." - Adam Grant

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Together

The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World

Vivek H Murthy M.D.

Source: "Examines the causes of loneliness and how we can overcome it by building community and connection." - Adam Grant

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Stolen Focus

Why You Can't Pay Attention--and How to Think Deeply Again

Johann Hari

Source: "A gripping analysis of why we’ve lost the capacity to concentrate, and how we might find it again." - Adam Grant

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Tightrope

Americans Reaching for Hope

Nicholas D. Kristof

Source: "[The authors] trace how public policies have hurt working-class families and ponder possibilities for change." - Adam Grant

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Think Like a Rocket Scientist

Simple Strategies You Can Use to Make Giant Leaps in Work and Life

Ozan Varol

Source: "An engrossing read that’s bursting with actionable insights for thinking differently about problems." - Adam Grant

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New Power

How Power Works in Our Hyperconnected World--and How to Make It Work for You

Jeremy Heimans

Source: "Will transform your understanding of how to gain power—and how to use it for good." - Adam Grant

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How to Decide

Simple Tools for Making Better Choices

Annie Duke

Source: "[This] handbook for decision-making isn’t just evidence-based and practical—it’s fun too." - Adam Grant

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Powershift

Daymond John

Source: "Shares lessons of experience on building reputations and relationships." - Adam Grant

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Friendship

The Evolution, Biology, and Extraordinary Power of Life's Fundamental Bond

Lydia Denworth

Source: "Explains why the bonds we form aren’t only enjoyable — they’re vital." - Adam Grant

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Thirst

A Story of Redemption, Compassion, and a Mission to Bring Clean Water to the World

Scott Harrison

Source: "Does for the soul what water does for a parched throat." - Adam Grant

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Switch

How to Change Things When Change Is Hard

Chip Heath

Source: "My all-time favorite book on change." - Adam Grant

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Clearer, Closer, Better

How Successful People See the World

Emily Balcetis

Source: "Might change how you see what you see." - Adam Grant

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The Puzzler

A.J. Jacobs

Source: "Delightful." - Adam Grant

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Think Again

Originals

How Non-Conformists Move the World

Give and Take

Why Helping Others Drives Our Success

Other Experts

Caroline Paul

6 books

Cheryl Strayed

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Adam Grant Book Recommendations (29 Books)

The 4 Day Week

Weird

Upstream

More Myself

What's Your Problem?

Joy at Work

You're Not Listening

Masters of Scale

Eat a Peach

Play Nice But Win

A Uterus Is a Feature, Not a Bug

Social Chemistry

Rise

Do Nothing

Life Is in the Transitions

Perfectly Confident

All You Have to Do Is Ask

Together

Stolen Focus

Tightrope

Think Like a Rocket Scientist

New Power

How to Decide

Powershift

Friendship

Thirst

Switch

Clearer, Closer, Better

The Puzzler

Think Again

Originals

Give and Take

Other Experts

Caroline Paul

Cheryl Strayed

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