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
1 recommenderWeird
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
1 recommenderUpstream
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
1 recommenderMore 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
1 recommenderWhat'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
1 recommenderJoy 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
1 recommenderYou'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
2 recommendersMasters of Scale
Surprising Truths from the World's Most Successful Entrepreneurs
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
4 recommendersEat 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
2 recommendersPlay 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
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
3 recommendersSocial 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
1 recommenderRise
My Story
Lindsey Vonn
Source: "The Olympic champion reflects on an epic career as the most decorated skier in American history." - Adam Grant
1 recommenderDo 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
1 recommenderLife 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
1 recommenderPerfectly 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
1 recommenderAll 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
1 recommenderTogether
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
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
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
2 recommenders
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