Worklife with Adam Grant
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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 Transmitter Media.
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In this season of WorkLife, we’re pairing each of our regular episodes with a companion interview to do a deeper dive into the topic. This is the deeper dive for our episode on the case against personal branding. Jia Tolentino is a writer at screenwriter, and author of —as a lauded culture critic, she’s a keen observer (and occasional victim) of the pressures we all face to brand ourselves online. Jia and Adam discuss the dark side of self-surveillance, the dangers of identity capitalism, and the routes to greater authenticity. FOLLOW Host: Adam Grant (Instagram: @adamgrant https://www.instagram.com/adamgrant/ | LinkedIn: @adammgrant https://www.linkedin.com/in/adammgrant | Website: adamgrant.net/ http://adamgrant.net/) Guest: Jia Tolentino (Instagram: @jiatortellini https://www.instagram.com/jiatortellini/ | Website: jia.blog/ https://jia.blog/) LINKS newyorker.com/contributors/jia-tolentino http://newyorker.com/contributors/jia-tolentino Book: Trick Mirror https://bookshop.org/p/books/trick-mirror-reflections-on-self-delusion-jia-tolentino/12072925?ean=9780525510567&next=t SUBSCRIBE TO TED Instagram: @ted https://www.instagram.com/ted/?hl=en YouTube: @TED https://www.youtube.com/@TED TikTok: @tedtoks https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbXFocVNnRWFvUUcyWm1ib2psTkJ5RlVpOTRWZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuWkZaWEc3YzMwWkxubG9LdEJXMTBONkhOZ0VXSmtIaVFXZng3WmdEWVpUZ25BUFo1dk1jM21nanQxT2UzN25PQTNfLVVlMkw4ZVlwMUFTb05TRGJORHoxT3hoZjdfZFRQeDRBMlFIYkRJSEkwc3hhbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40tedtoks&v=9IFo0WjDvL4 LinkedIn: @ted-conferences https://www.linkedin.com/company/ted-conferences Website: ted.com https://open.acast.com/networks/66e1e4bf9a7dcc160e617eef/shows/67572b3b2dd88df13220eb3b/episodes/www.ted.com Podcasts: https://www.ted.com/podcaststed.com/podcasts http://ted.com/podcasts For the full text transcript, visit ted.com/podcasts/worklife/worklife-with-adam-grant-transcripts https://www.ted.com/podcasts/worklife/worklife-with-adam-grant-transcripts Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward? Fill out our survey https://bit.ly/tedpodcastssurvey! * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
In the age of social media and influencers, we’re constantly pushed to think of ourselves as brands—shiny packages containing all of our best traits to market to employers and followers. But striving to build a “personal brand” may actually hinder your ability to make genuine connections and maintain a strong reputation. In this episode, Adam explores the science on alternatives to personal branding and explains why contribution, collaboration, and humility are better self-promotional tools than a carefully crafted image. Guests: management professor Mark Bolino; military leader Chevy Cook; writer and brand consultant Debbie Millman, host of the podcast . Host: Adam Grant (Instagram: @adamgrant https://www.instagram.com/adamgrant/ | LinkedIn: @adammgrant https://www.linkedin.com/in/adammgrant | Website: adamgrant.net/ http://adamgrant.net/) Guest: Mark Bolino (Instagram: | Website: ou.edu/price/bios/mark-bolino https://www.ou.edu/price/bios/mark-bolino) Chevy Cook (LinkedIn: @chaveso-chevy-cook https://www.linkedin.com/in/chaveso-chevy-cook/ | Website: ausa.org/people/ltc-chaveso-cook /ausa.org/people/ltc-chaveso-cook) Debbie Millman (Instagram: @debbiemillman https://www.instagram.com/debbiemillman/ | LinkedIn: @deborahmillman https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahmillman/ | Website: https://debbiemillman.com/) LINKS https://www.centerformentoring.com/about-us/meet-chevy-cook-phd SUBSCRIBE TO TED Instagram: @ted https://www.instagram.com/ted/?hl=en YouTube: @TED https://www.youtube.com/@TED TikTok: @tedtoks https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbXFocVNnRWFvUUcyWm1ib2psTkJ5RlVpOTRWZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuWkZaWEc3YzMwWkxubG9LdEJXMTBONkhOZ0VXSmtIaVFXZng3WmdEWVpUZ25BUFo1dk1jM21nanQxT2UzN25PQTNfLVVlMkw4ZVlwMUFTb05TRGJORHoxT3hoZjdfZFRQeDRBMlFIYkRJSEkwc3hhbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40tedtoks&v=9IFo0WjDvL4 LinkedIn: @ted-conferences https://www.linkedin.com/company/ted-conferences Website: ted.com https://open.acast.com/networks/66e1e4bf9a7dcc160e617eef/shows/67572b3b2dd88df13220eb3b/episodes/www.ted.com Podcasts: https://www.ted.com/podcaststed.com/podcasts http://ted.com/podcasts For the full text transcript, visit ted.com/podcasts/worklife/worklife-with-adam-grant-transcripts https://www.ted.com/podcasts/worklife/worklife-with-adam-grant-transcripts Want to help shape TED’s shows going forward? Fill out our survey https://podcastsurvey.typeform.com/to/TxkjDblI! * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this season of WorkLife, we’re pairing each of our regular episodes with a companion interview to do a deeper dive into the topic. This is the deeper dive for our episode on how to say no. Linda Babcock is a professor emerita of economics at Carnegie Mellon and co-author of “The No Club,” a club of people who help each other set boundaries. Linda and Adam share some of their personal struggles and lessons with around no, discuss Linda’s research on why women take on more non-promotable tasks at work, and explore novel strategies for us all to guard our time against people who don’t respect it. To listen to our previous episode, "How to Say No," click here https://link.mgln.ai/LcyqRp! Host: Adam Grant (Instagram: @adamgrant https://www.instagram.com/adamgrant/ | LinkedIn: @adammgrant https://www.linkedin.com/in/adammgrant | Website: adamgrant.net/ http://adamgrant.net/) Guest: Linda Babcock (Website: thenoclub.com http://thenoclub.com) LINKS The No Club: Putting a Stop to Women’s Dead-End Work https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-no-club-putting-a-stop-to-women-s-dead-end-work-linda-babcock/17554489?ean=9781982152345&next=t&affiliate=1688 SUBSCRIBE TO TED Instagram: @ted https://www.instagram.com/ted/?hl=en YouTube: @TED https://www.youtube.com/@TED TikTok: @tedtoks https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbXFocVNnRWFvUUcyWm1ib2psTkJ5RlVpOTRWZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuWkZaWEc3YzMwWkxubG9LdEJXMTBONkhOZ0VXSmtIaVFXZng3WmdEWVpUZ25BUFo1dk1jM21nanQxT2UzN25PQTNfLVVlMkw4ZVlwMUFTb05TRGJORHoxT3hoZjdfZFRQeDRBMlFIYkRJSEkwc3hhbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40tedtoks&v=9IFo0WjDvL4 LinkedIn: @ted-conferences https://www.linkedin.com/company/ted-conferences Website: ted.com https://open.acast.com/networks/66e1e4bf9a7dcc160e617eef/shows/67572b3b2dd88df13220eb3b/episodes/www.ted.com Podcasts: https://www.ted.com/podcaststed.com/podcasts http://ted.com/podcasts For the full text transcript, visit http://go.ted.com/BHTranscriptsted.com/podcasts/rethinking-with-adam-grant-transcripts http://ted.com/podcasts/rethinking-with-adam-grant-transcripts * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
In a world filled with requests, many of us are struggling to stay afloat. Even if you’re not a people-pleaser, the desire to maintain a positive reputation can make it hard to turn others down. In this episode, Adam explores the art and science of delivering an effective “no.” He highlights strategies for setting boundaries with others to create space for yourself—and healthier relationships with those around you. FOLLOW Host: Adam Grant (Instagram: @adamgrant https://www.instagram.com/adamgrant/ | LinkedIn: @adammgrant https://www.linkedin.com/in/adammgrant | Website: adamgrant.net/ http://adamgrant.net/) SUBSCRIBE TO TED Instagram: @ted https://www.instagram.com/ted/?hl=en YouTube: @TED https://www.youtube.com/@TED TikTok: @tedtoks https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbXFocVNnRWFvUUcyWm1ib2psTkJ5RlVpOTRWZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuWkZaWEc3YzMwWkxubG9LdEJXMTBONkhOZ0VXSmtIaVFXZng3WmdEWVpUZ25BUFo1dk1jM21nanQxT2UzN25PQTNfLVVlMkw4ZVlwMUFTb05TRGJORHoxT3hoZjdfZFRQeDRBMlFIYkRJSEkwc3hhbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40tedtoks&v=9IFo0WjDvL4 LinkedIn: @ted-conferences https://www.linkedin.com/company/ted-conferences Website: ted.com https://open.acast.com/networks/66e1e4bf9a7dcc160e617eef/shows/67572b3b2dd88df13220eb3b/episodes/www.ted.com Podcasts: https://www.ted.com/podcaststed.com/podcasts http://ted.com/podcasts For the full text transcript, visit http://go.ted.com/BHTranscriptsted.com/podcasts/rethinking-with-adam-grant-transcripts http://ted.com/podcasts/rethinking-with-adam-grant-transcripts * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Shonda Rhimes is the revolutionary creator, writer, and executive producer behind so many groundbreaking TV shows—from Grey’s Anatomy and Scandal to Bridgerton and How To Get Away With Murder. Her work has changed the way stories are told on TV and the lives of viewers who see themselves represented on the screen for the first time. Shonda and Adam sit down for a live conversation at BetterUp’s Uplift Summit to discuss the moments that shaped Shonda’s success, what it takes to make bold moves, and the lessons from Shonda’s memoir They also compare notes on the shared traits of great leaders and storytellers, and Shonda weighs in on what makes a pitch compelling. FOLLOW Host: Adam Grant (Instagram: @adamgrant https://www.instagram.com/adamgrant/ | LinkedIn: @adammgrant https://www.linkedin.com/in/adammgrant | Website: adamgrant.net/ http://adamgrant.net/) Guest: Shonda Rhimes (Instagram: @shondarhimes https://www.instagram.com/shondarhimes/ | TikTok: @shonarhimes https://www.tiktok.com/@shondarhimes) LINKS shondaland.com http://shondaland.com shondalandmedia.com http://shondalandmedia.com Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes https://bookshop.org/p/books/year-of-yes-shonda-rhimes/10370480?ean=9781476777122 SUBSCRIBE TO TED Instagram: @ted https://www.instagram.com/ted/?hl=en YouTube: @TED https://www.youtube.com/@TED TikTok: @tedtoks https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbXFocVNnRWFvUUcyWm1ib2psTkJ5RlVpOTRWZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuWkZaWEc3YzMwWkxubG9LdEJXMTBONkhOZ0VXSmtIaVFXZng3WmdEWVpUZ25BUFo1dk1jM21nanQxT2UzN25PQTNfLVVlMkw4ZVlwMUFTb05TRGJORHoxT3hoZjdfZFRQeDRBMlFIYkRJSEkwc3hhbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40tedtoks&v=9IFo0WjDvL4 LinkedIn: @ted-conferences https://www.linkedin.com/company/ted-conferences Website: ted.com https://open.acast.com/networks/66e1e4bf9a7dcc160e617eef/shows/67572b3b2dd88df13220eb3b/episodes/www.ted.com Podcasts: https://www.ted.com/podcaststed.com/podcasts http://ted.com/podcasts For the full text transcript, visit http://go.ted.com/BHTranscriptsted.com/podcasts/rethinking-with-adam-grant-transcripts http://ted.com/podcasts/rethinking-with-adam-grant-transcripts * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Melinda French Gates is a philanthropist, business leader, advocate, and self-proclaimed “recovering perfectionist.” In her new book, The Next Day, she opens up about the lessons she’s learned about change, from getting divorced to leaving the Gates Foundation that she co-founded and co-chaired for decades. Melinda and Adam discuss how derailment can become an opportunity for growth and emphasize the importance of a strong support system. They also dig into Melinda’s perspective on philanthropy, and debate whether it’s best to give with your head or your heart. FOLLOW Host: Adam Grant (Instagram: @adamgrant https://www.instagram.com/adamgrant/ | LinkedIn: @adammgrant https://www.linkedin.com/in/adammgrant | Website: adamgrant.net/ http://adamgrant.net/) Guest: Melinda French Gates (Instagram: @melindafrenchgates https://www.instagram.com/melindafrenchgates | LinkedIn: @melindagates https://www.linkedin.com/in/melindagates/ | Website: melindafrenchgates.com/ http://melindafrenchgates.com/) LINKS The Next Day https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-next-day-transitions-change-and-moving-forward-melinda-french-gates/21626160?ean=9781250378651&next=t& by Melinda French Gates gatesfoundation.org http://gatesfoundation.org SUBSCRIBE TO TED Instagram: @ted https://www.instagram.com/ted/?hl=en YouTube: @TED https://www.youtube.com/@TED TikTok: @tedtoks https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbXFocVNnRWFvUUcyWm1ib2psTkJ5RlVpOTRWZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuWkZaWEc3YzMwWkxubG9LdEJXMTBONkhOZ0VXSmtIaVFXZng3WmdEWVpUZ25BUFo1dk1jM21nanQxT2UzN25PQTNfLVVlMkw4ZVlwMUFTb05TRGJORHoxT3hoZjdfZFRQeDRBMlFIYkRJSEkwc3hhbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40tedtoks&v=9IFo0WjDvL4 LinkedIn: @ted-conferences https://www.linkedin.com/company/ted-conferences Website: ted.com https://open.acast.com/networks/66e1e4bf9a7dcc160e617eef/shows/67572b3b2dd88df13220eb3b/episodes/www.ted.com Podcasts: https://www.ted.com/podcaststed.com/podcasts http://ted.com/podcasts For the full text transcript, visit http://go.ted.com/BHTranscriptsted.com/podcasts/rethinking-with-adam-grant-transcripts http://ted.com/podcasts/rethinking-with-adam-grant-transcripts * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
What do you think will make you happy next year? According to Dan Gilbert’s research, your guess is probably wrong. Dan is a Harvard psychologist, bestselling author of , and popular TED talker, and he and Adam discuss why it’s so difficult to make accurate predictions about our own future and how to figure out what actually makes us happy. The two also chat about Dan’s experience as a high school dropout-turned-professor, examine why small annoyances might hang around longer than major gripes, and determine the best way to end a conversation. FOLLOW Host: Adam Grant (Instagram: @adamgrant https://www.instagram.com/adamgrant/ | LinkedIn: @adammgrant https://www.linkedin.com/in/adammgrant | Website: adamgrant.net/ http://adamgrant.net/) Guest: Daniel Gilbert (X: @DanTGilbert https://x.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fdantgilbert) LINKS Stumbling on Happiness https://bookshop.org/p/books/stumbling-on-happiness-daniel-gilbert/7854507 SUBSCRIBE TO TED Instagram: @ted https://www.instagram.com/ted/?hl=en YouTube: @TED https://www.youtube.com/@TED TikTok: @tedtoks https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbXFocVNnRWFvUUcyWm1ib2psTkJ5RlVpOTRWZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuWkZaWEc3YzMwWkxubG9LdEJXMTBONkhOZ0VXSmtIaVFXZng3WmdEWVpUZ25BUFo1dk1jM21nanQxT2UzN25PQTNfLVVlMkw4ZVlwMUFTb05TRGJORHoxT3hoZjdfZFRQeDRBMlFIYkRJSEkwc3hhbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40tedtoks&v=9IFo0WjDvL4 LinkedIn: @ted-conferences https://www.linkedin.com/company/ted-conferences Website: ted.com https://open.acast.com/networks/66e1e4bf9a7dcc160e617eef/shows/67572b3b2dd88df13220eb3b/episodes/www.ted.com Podcasts: https://www.ted.com/podcaststed.com/podcasts http://ted.com/podcasts For the full text transcript, visit http://go.ted.com/BHTranscriptsted.com/podcasts/rethinking-with-adam-grant-transcripts http://ted.com/podcasts/rethinking-with-adam-grant-transcripts * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Megan Rapinoe and Sue Bird are two of the greatest athletes of all time — Megan is an Olympic gold medalist and was named the best soccer player in the world by FIFA. Sue has won five of her own Olympic gold medals in basketball and four WNBA championships. Now that the couple have each retired from their legendary sports careers, they host a podcast together, a Touch More, and continue to play a major role in the meteoric rise of women’s sports. They talk with Adam about how to make a team great and leadership lessons from sports. They also discuss their difficult decisions to retire, and how to know when it’s time to let go and move on. FOLLOW Host: Adam Grant (Instagram: @adamgrant https://www.instagram.com/adamgrant/ | LinkedIn: @adammgrant https://www.linkedin.com/in/adammgrant | Website: adamgrant.net/ http://adamgrant.net/) Guests: Megan Rapinoe (Instagram: @mrapinoe https://www.instagram.com/mrapinoe/?hl=en) Sue Bird (Instagram: @sbird10 https://www.instagram.com/sbird10/?hl=en) LINKS youtube.com/@atouchmore http://youtube.com/@atouchmore SUBSCRIBE TO TED Instagram: @ted https://www.instagram.com/ted/?hl=en YouTube: @TED https://www.youtube.com/@TED TikTok: @tedtoks https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbXFocVNnRWFvUUcyWm1ib2psTkJ5RlVpOTRWZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuWkZaWEc3YzMwWkxubG9LdEJXMTBONkhOZ0VXSmtIaVFXZng3WmdEWVpUZ25BUFo1dk1jM21nanQxT2UzN25PQTNfLVVlMkw4ZVlwMUFTb05TRGJORHoxT3hoZjdfZFRQeDRBMlFIYkRJSEkwc3hhbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40tedtoks&v=9IFo0WjDvL4 LinkedIn: @ted-conferences https://www.linkedin.com/company/ted-conferences Website: ted.com https://open.acast.com/networks/66e1e4bf9a7dcc160e617eef/shows/67572b3b2dd88df13220eb3b/episodes/www.ted.com Podcasts: https://www.ted.com/podcaststed.com/podcasts http://ted.com/podcasts For the full text transcript, visit http://go.ted.com/BHTranscriptsted.com/podcasts/rethinking-with-adam-grant-transcripts http://ted.com/podcasts/rethinking-with-adam-grant-transcripts * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
David Fajgenbaum had his last rites read to him at 25 years old after a brutal struggle with an inflammatory disease that attacks the vital organs. As a medical student with two weeks left to live, he repurposed a drug and tested it on himself—and saved his own life. Now, he’s repeating the same process for many others through his nonprofit, Every Cure, with the mission of unlocking the full potential of existing drugs to treat every disease possible. David and Adam discuss the building blocks of resilience, explore the disincentives that prevent hidden cures from coming to light, and explain how AI is aiding creative discovery to save lives. FOLLOW Host: Adam Grant (Instagram https://www.instagram.com/adamgrant/ | LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/adammgrant | Website https://adamgrant.net/) Guest: David Fajgenbaum (Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dfajgenbaum/ | LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidfajgenbaum) LINKS https://everycure.org/ SUBSCRIBE TO TED Instagram: @ted https://www.instagram.com/ted/?hl=en YouTube: @TED https://www.youtube.com/@TED TikTok: @tedtoks https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbXFocVNnRWFvUUcyWm1ib2psTkJ5RlVpOTRWZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuWkZaWEc3YzMwWkxubG9LdEJXMTBONkhOZ0VXSmtIaVFXZng3WmdEWVpUZ25BUFo1dk1jM21nanQxT2UzN25PQTNfLVVlMkw4ZVlwMUFTb05TRGJORHoxT3hoZjdfZFRQeDRBMlFIYkRJSEkwc3hhbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40tedtoks&v=9IFo0WjDvL4 LinkedIn: @ted-conferences https://www.linkedin.com/company/ted-conferences Website: ted.com https://open.acast.com/networks/66e1e4bf9a7dcc160e617eef/shows/67572b3b2dd88df13220eb3b/episodes/www.ted.com Podcasts: https://www.ted.com/podcaststed.com/podcasts http://ted.com/podcasts For the full text transcript, visit http://go.ted.com/BHTranscriptsted.com/podcasts/rethinking-with-adam-grant-transcripts http://ted.com/podcasts/rethinking-with-adam-grant-transcripts * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Do you ever wish you could hibernate like a bear during the winter? Vladyslav Vyazovskiy thinks it might be possible. As a sleep physiologist at Oxford, Vladyslav studies why humans sleep and the sleep patterns of other species. He and Adam discuss the possibility of unlocking a hibernation ability in humans and its potential benefits – from curing cancer to enabling interplanetary travel. They also debunk some popular sleep misconceptions, debate the value of napping, and uncover just how little we really know about the science of sleep. For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/RWAGscripts https://airtable.com/appKbi7cs3kz3yL0j/tbln0RQyvQF6K3L46/viwbz8IO1ifk5IzfD/go.ted.com/RWAGscripts * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Do you have an inner monologue? Ethan Kross is a psychologist and neuroscientist who studies our inner lives, from how you respond to the voice in your head to how you manage your emotions. Ethan and Adam compare notes on their inner voices (or lack thereof), share advice on how to calm an anxious mind, and discuss the benefits of mental time travel. They also analyze why venting can backfire. For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/RWAGscripts https://airtable.com/appKbi7cs3kz3yL0j/tbln0RQyvQF6K3L46/viwbz8IO1ifk5IzfD/go.ted.com/RWAGscripts * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Have you heard of the word ? It’s the realization that each “random passerby is living a life as vivid and complex as your own.” John Koenig introduced it in his book a compilation of new words aiming to capture the nuance and complexity of emotions that can be hard to put a finger on. In this vocabulary-expanding episode, John and Adam explore the sense of loss upon finishing a great book or movie, the dread of chasing a dream, and the awe of human existence. They discuss John’s method and motivation for inventing new words and consider the profound capacity for language to show people that they’re not alone. For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/RWAGscripts https://airtable.com/appKbi7cs3kz3yL0j/tbln0RQyvQF6K3L46/viwbz8IO1ifk5IzfD/go.ted.com/RWAGscripts * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
When talking and working with people from different cultures, sometimes meanings and intentions can get lost in translation. Erin Meyer is an expert on how we communicate and collaborate differently around the world. She and Adam discuss how cultural norms affect honesty and assertiveness, unpack the science behind some common American stereotypes, and identify strategies for understanding and bridging cultural divides. For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/RWAGscripts https://airtable.com/appKbi7cs3kz3yL0j/tbln0RQyvQF6K3L46/viwbz8IO1ifk5IzfD/go.ted.com/RWAGscripts * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Seeking acceptance and validation is a natural part of the human experience — but do you know how to dish it out? Clinical psychologist Caroline Fleck believes that knowing how to give others the validation they need might be the key to building stronger relationships. She and Adam discuss some simple ways to recognize and validate another person’s feelings, the distinction between empathetic validation and exaggerated praise, and why sometimes saying less is more. For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/RWAGscripts https://airtable.com/appKbi7cs3kz3yL0j/tbln0RQyvQF6K3L46/viwAfzDi8295xT1UI/go.ted.com/RWAGscripts * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Allison Sweet Grant is the author of the debut novel and also Adam’s wife. In this special episode, Allison and Adam dive into Allison’s book, inspired by her experience growing up with a congenital limb discrepancy and undergoing a complicated medical procedure at a formative age. They explore the lessons for identity, shame, trust, and agency. They also reflect on what they’ve taught each other about parenting, share practices that have helped them in their marriage, and discuss strategies for managing anxiety and staying grounded. For the full text transcript, visit go.ted.com/RWAGscripts https://airtable.com/appKbi7cs3kz3yL0j/tbln0RQyvQF6K3L46/viwbz8IO1ifk5IzfD/go.ted.com/RWAGscripts * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
As a public intellectual, activist and professor at Smith College, Loretta Ross is no stranger to confrontation and debate. But years of working to change the minds of others have led her to rethink her own ideas about approaching difficult conversations. Loretta and Adam discuss why shaming rarely changes behavior and her powerful alternative to cancel culture. They also reflect on personal moments of confrontation and explore strategies for talking others out of hate. Available transcripts for ReThinking can be found at go.ted.com/RWAGscripts * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sharon McMahon is a government expert, but that doesn’t mean she wants to run for office. As an author, podcaster and civics teacher, Sharon finds that her time is best spent kindly correcting people on the internet and leading her millions of Instagram followers — who call themselves the Governerds — in conversations about how to improve democracy. She joins Adam live at the Authors@Wharton series for an energetic discussion about American democracy, from the pitfalls of party loyalty to the benefits of changing voting systems. The two also chat about how to have better conversations online, reflect on one of Sharon’s favorite characters from her bestselling book and share a mantra to help you stay centered in uncertain times. Available transcripts for ReThinking can be found at go.ted.com/RWAGscripts * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Adolescence can be an emotionally volatile time, and in the age of social media, concerns about teenage mental health are more pressing than ever — for teens and parents alike. Dr. Lisa Damour is a clinical psychologist who specializes in teenagers and their mental health, consulting on the Pixar film and authoring the bestselling books , and . Lisa and Adam discuss the real problems facing teenagers today and unpack misconceptions about mental health, how many friends and how much sleep teens really need and why it truly takes a village to raise a teenager. Available transcripts for ReThinking can be found at go.ted.com/RWAGscripts * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Who do you trust — and when? Rachel Botsman is a leading expert on trust in the modern world, and her new audiobook, , offers bold new ways of thinking about building, maintaining and restoring relationships. Rachel and Adam redefine trust, examine why we often trust the wrong people and question the assumption that transparency is always the solution to our trust issues. Available transcripts for ReThinking can be found at go.ted.com/RWAGscripts * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sam Altman is the CEO and cofounder of OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT. He and Adam discuss AI's advances in creativity and empathy, its ethical challenges, and the role of human oversight. Sam and Adam also discuss strategies for adapting to a changing world and their hopes for technology that enhances human progress while maintaining human values. Available transcripts for ReThinking can be found at go.ted.com/RWAGscripts http://go.ted.com/RWAGscripts * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's been 25 years since the concept of emotional intelligence exploded onto the scene. Cultural critic Merve Emre makes a bold case that in the wrong hands, it can be used to exploit people. We unpack the surprising roots of emotional intelligence, how it's been co-opted as a form of corporate control and why you might want to rethink some of your core assumptions about emotions at work. This episode originally aired on June 8, 2021. You can find the full transcript for this episode at go.ted.com/T4GTscript6 * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Actor Julia Louis-Dreyfus is most famous for her comedic TV characters Elaine Benes in and Selina Meyer in . But in recent years, she's been showing her dramatic chops, including in her latest film, , in which she takes on grief, denial and death. She's also been winning awards as the host of her podcast . In this episode from , Kara and Julia discuss how in-depth conversations with iconic older women have radicalized her, her concerns about the commercialization of art films and why she thinks comedy is risky — but still very much possible. We hope you enjoy this episode of . Find more wherever you get your podcasts. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
When Halla Tómasdóttir lost her bid for the Icelandic presidency in 2016, she wasn't sure she wanted to run again. But after battles with self-doubt, encouragement from her supporters and an epiphany about leadership, she ran again this year — and this time, she won. Halla joins Adam to discuss dealing with impostor syndrome, why leadership is worth the effort and how listening and asking questions can build trust with constituents and make you a stronger leader. The two also dig into the story behind Halla's "scarf revolution," Iceland's history of solving problems with creativity and Halla’s approach to leading her campaign — and presidency — with optimism. Available transcripts for ReThinking can be found at go.ted.com/RWAGscripts * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
If you don't know Mark Rober, your kids do. He's best known for his viral engineering feats — like creating an obstacle course for squirrels, designing glitter bombs to get revenge on package thieves and building the world's largest Nerf gun. Before launching YouTube's most followed science channel, he was a NASA engineer, and he now runs his own company, CrunchLabs, designing monthly STEM subscription boxes that teach kids how to think, build, play and solve like engineers. Mark joins Adam to share his secrets to online engagement, his storytelling techniques and how to apply the scientific method to everyday life. They also discuss the importance of feeling ownership of your work, the case for sending humans to Mars and how they're rethought their approaches to parenting. Available transcripts for ReThinking can be found at go.ted.com/RWAGscripts
Have you ever felt like your work colleagues sometimes act like animals? In this conversation, Jane Goodall and Adam take that idea literally, exploring what Jane's expertise on chimp behavior can teach us about how humans relate and organize. With grace and wisdom, she shares primal insights on how we acquire and keep power, the difference between being a leader and being a boss, and the role of patience in making discoveries and making a career. This episode was previously released on March 2, 2021.
Nathan Myhrvold may be the closest thing we have to a modern-day Renaissance man. A cofounder, inventor, chef, photographer, dinosaur hunter, author and former Chief Technology Officer at Microsoft, Nathan infuses creativity and innovation into everything he does. Nathan and Adam dive into the science behind the creative process, discussing what it takes to spark imagination and fight groupthink. Nathan also shares his experience working with Stephen Hawking, and why he believes that an idea is only as good as its execution. Available transcripts for ReThinking can be found at go.ted.com/RWAGscripts
Criminologist Nick Cowen doesn't just analyze crime — he studies how to prevent it. As a professor at the University of Lincoln in the UK, he explores the unexpected factors that influence crime rates. Nick joins Adam to discuss how social norms and incentives helped the UK curb drunk driving, and the two talk through the science behind what actually drives individuals and societies to change outdated and dangerous behaviors. Available transcripts for ReThinking can be found at go.ted.com/RWAGscripts
Malcolm Gladwell joins Adam for a lively discussion and debate, recorded live at the Authors@Wharton series. More than 20 years after releasing his blockbuster book , Malcolm has decided to rethink his first famous ideas by writing his new book, . He and Adam riff on the value of acknowledging our past mistakes, strategies for coping with failure and ways to avoid the traps of homogeneous cultures. They also spar about how to change college admissions and when to stop reading a book. Available transcripts for ReThinking can be found at go.ted.com/RWAGscripts
Christina Tosi and Will Guidara have found many winning recipes — in food, business and love. Christina is the chef-owner at Milk Bar, a James Beard award winner and the author of multiple cookbooks. Will transformed Eleven Madison Park into a three-Michelin-star restaurant ranked among the world's best. The power couple joins Adam to share remarkable stories about their hospitality and food empires — and they share the secret sauce to their success: a commitment to serving others before yourself. Available transcripts for ReThinking can be found at go.ted.com/RWAGscripts
Niall Ferguson is an intellectual provocateur. His specialty is counterfactual history — imagining how events could have unfolded differently. And he and Adam disagree on nearly everything. In this episode, Niall and Adam have a vigorous debate about the vital qualities of effective leadership in government, sports, business, and education. Available transcripts for ReThinking can be found at go.ted.com/RWAGscripts
