In 'Hidden Potential,' Adam Grant dismantles the myth that success is primarily due to innate talent. He argues that potential is not fixed but can be cultivated over time through effort, persistence, and continuous learning. The book emphasizes the development of 'character skills' such as proactivity, determination, and the ability to embrace discomfort and learn from failure. Grant uses compelling stories of late bloomers and underdogs who achieved greatness through sheer determination, highlighting the importance of support systems, motivation, and the willingness to push beyond comfort zones. The book offers a new framework for raising aspirations and exceeding expectations, applicable in various domains from education to the workplace and beyond[2][4][5].
In this groundbreaking book, clinical psychologist Caroline Fleck explains why validation is one of psychotherapy’s best-kept secrets. Validation is communication that is mindful, understands, and empathizes with another person's experience, thereby accepting it as valid. The book takes readers step-by-step through eight skills to communicate validation, which can improve relationships, de-escalate conflicts, increase self-compassion, and help people change their behavior. Full of ‘aha’ moments and powerful takeaways, the book reveals how the science of seeing and being seen is the key to inner and interpersonal transformation.
This book is a memoir, manifesto, and handbook that outlines Loretta Ross's philosophy of 'calling in' as a more effective and compassionate approach to addressing conflicts and making social change. Ross shares her personal story, including her work at the Washington, DC Rape Crisis Center and her interactions with a man in prison who wanted to learn how to stop being a rapist. She argues that calling people in, rather than calling them out, involves holding them accountable with love and respect, focusing on shared values over punishment. The book provides practical advice on how to apply this approach in various settings, such as the workplace, college campuses, and personal relationships.
In this searing own-voices story, Allison Sweet Grant portrays a young woman's journey to confront the medical trauma inflicted to 'fix' her and heal her heart. The story follows nineteen-year-old Elisabeth, who is hiding from her memories in a tiny cabin in Fish Creek, Wisconsin. When a massive snowstorm forces her to accept help from her neighbor, Noah, the town's young sheriff, Elisabeth must face her childhood scars and the darkness that has haunted her. The book is an emotional coming-of-age story about running away from oneself and finding a way back, deeply moving, authentically raw, and humming with the possibility of new love.
In 'Quiet', Susan Cain presents a comprehensive argument that modern Western culture misunderstands and undervalues the traits and capabilities of introverted people. She charts the rise of the 'Extrovert Ideal' and explores how it permeates various aspects of society, including workplaces, schools, and social interactions. Cain draws on research from biology, psychology, neuroscience, and evolution to demonstrate that introversion is common, normal, and valuable. The book offers advice for introverts on functioning in an extrovert-dominated culture and advocates for changes to support and recognize the contributions of introverts. It also distinguishes between introversion, shyness, and anti-social behavior, and highlights the unique strengths of introverts, such as deep thinking, persistence, and excellent negotiation skills.
Big shifts must happen to ready teams for a work future that requires agile thinking and new forms of collaboration. Organizational psychologist, best-selling author and Wharton professor Adam Grant shares research-backed strategies that help develop leaders and work relationships across an organization as well as help teams practice critical soft skills like analysis and creativity that are often overlooked and undervalued. He explains why future workers will need to become “job crafters,” and the one trait leaders won’t be able to work without. He’ll also share what a college job as a magician taught him about engaging skeptics (and prompting critical thinking) and why he swears by keeping a “To-Don’t” list. This interview was recorded in January 2025 at the Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland About this episode: -Adam grant: YouTube: Podcast: -Future of Jobs Report: Related Podcasts: -How leaders can prepare teams for the future of work: ADP’s Chief Economist: -Upskilling, tapping human talents, and what's really needed for the future of work: Cognizant CEO Ravi Kumar:
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