Adam Grant on the Science of Potential and Achievement

One of our most frequent and popular guests talks about how to develop the character skills to discover your hidden potential.

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Adam Grant is an organizational psychologist at Wharton, where he has been the top-rated professor for seven straight years. His books have sold millions of copies, hisTED talks have been viewed more than 30 million times, and he hosts the hit podcastRe:Thinking. His viral piece on languishing was the most-read New York Times article of 2021. He has been recognized as one of the world's ten most influential management thinkers.

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Photo Credit: Jamey Stillings

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In this episode we talk about:

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• Why character skills are so important and how to develop them
• What we learn from seeking discomfort
• The concept of scaffolding as a way to overcome obstacles
• The value of acceptable mistakes
• And How to see the hidden potential in others and champion them
• Take Adam’s Quiz: Which skill could unlock your potential?

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