Adam Grant
Born: August 13, 1981 – West Bloomfield, Michigan, United States
Adam Grant is an organizational psychologist, Wharton professor, and bestselling author specializing in topics like motivation, generosity, creativity, and rethinking. His acclaimed books—including Give and Take, Originals, Think Again, and Hidden Potential—have sold millions of copies, been translated into over 40 languages, and earned international awards and recognition.
Biography & Author's Journey
Adam Grant was born in West Bloomfield, Michigan, in 1981 to a lawyer father and a teacher mother. Growing up in the Detroit suburbs, Grant excelled in athletics, earning All-American status in springboard diving before attending Harvard University for his undergraduate studies. There, he also pursued his passion for performance as a professional magician. Grant continued his academic journey at the University of Michigan, earning his Ph.D. in organizational psychology in under three years—a testament to his drive and intellect.
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Originals
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"Adam Grant is a bestselling organizational psychologist who explores motivation, creativity, and leadership"
— TED
"Adam Grant hosts the popular podcast WorkLife, taking listeners inside the minds of unusual professionals"
— Apple Podcasts
"Adam Grant studies 'originals': thinkers who dream up new ideas and take action to put them into the world"
— TED
"Adam Grant has written several influential nonfiction books, including Give and Take, Originals, and Think Again"
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