Adam Grant Book Recommendations

Perfectly Confident

How to Calibrate Your Decisions Wisely

by Don A Moore

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

Play Nice But Win

A CEO's Journey from Founder to Leader

by Michael Dell

"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 (Source)

The Puzzler

One Man's Quest to Solve the Most Baffling Puzzles Ever, from Crosswords to Jigsaws to the Meaning of Life

by A.J. Jacobs

"Delightful." - Adam Grant (Source)

Stolen Focus

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

by Johann Hari

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

Masters of Scale

Surprising Truths from the World's Most Successful Entrepreneurs

by Reid Hoffman

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

New Power

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

by Jeremy Heimans

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

A Uterus Is a Feature, Not a Bug

The Working Woman's Guide to Overthrowing the Patriarchy

by Sarah Lacy

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

How to Decide

Simple Tools for Making Better Choices

by Annie Duke

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

Thirst

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

by Scott Harrison

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

Weird

The Power of Being an Outsider in an Insider World

by Olga Khazan

"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 (Source)

Rise

My Story

by Lindsey Vonn

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

Powershift

Transform Any Situation, Close Any Deal, and Achieve Any Outcome

by Daymond John

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

More Myself

A Journey

by Alicia Keys

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

Eat a Peach

by David Chang

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

Joy at Work

Organizing Your Professional Life

by Marie Kondo

"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 (Source)

Think Like a Rocket Scientist

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

by Ozan Varol

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

Do Nothing

How to Break Away from Overworking, Overdoing, and Underliving

by Celeste Headlee

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

The 4 Day Week

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

by Andrew Barnes

"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 (Source)

Life Is in the Transitions

Mastering Change at Any Age

by Bruce Feiler

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

Tightrope

Americans Reaching for Hope

by Nicholas D. Kristof

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

You're Not Listening

What You're Missing and Why It Matters

by Kate Murphy

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

All You Have to Do Is Ask

How to Master the Most Important Skill for Success

by Wayne Baker

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

Social Chemistry

Decoding the Patterns of Human Connection

by Marissa King

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

Friendship

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

by Lydia Denworth

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

Together

The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World

by Vivek H Murthy M.D.

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

Clearer, Closer, Better

How Successful People See the World

by Emily Balcetis

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

Switch

How to Change Things When Change Is Hard

by Chip Heath

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

Upstream

The Quest to Solve Problems Before They Happen

by Dan Heath

"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 (Source)

What's Your Problem?

To Solve Your Toughest Problems, Change the Problems You Solve

by Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg

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