Adam Grant, an organizational psychologist and best-selling author, dives into the art of rethinking. He discusses the necessity of adapting opinions when faced with new information and emphasizes the value of psychological safety in teams. Grant also delves into the balance between belonging and individuality in social groups and the power of reflective thinking in decision-making. With insights on fostering productive conversations, he advocates for embracing flexibility in identity and values over rigid beliefs for personal and organizational growth.
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Voice Opinions Responsibly
Voice your opinions responsibly and be open to changing them.
If unwilling to change an opinion, reconsider voicing it.
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Why We Resist Rethinking
Rethinking can make the world feel unpredictable, challenging our sense of self.
Our knowledge, often tied to our identity, can make rethinking feel like a threat to our expertise and status.
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Embrace Rethinking Cycles
Subject beliefs to rethinking cycles, not overconfidence cycles.
Embrace intellectual humility, doubt your convictions, and be open to new discoveries.
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In 'Think Again', Adam Grant argues that the ability to rethink at personal, interpersonal, and collective levels is crucial in today's polarized world. He uses scientific research, personal anecdotes, and engaging stories to illustrate how people can find joy in being wrong, leverage the benefits of impostor syndrome, and cultivate environments of lifelong learning. Grant emphasizes the need to challenge our convictions, adopt a scientific mindset, and foster curiosity and humility. He provides examples of individuals who have successfully rethought their approaches, from firefighters to business leaders, and offers practical exercises for improving rethinking skills[2][4][5].
Celebrated organizational psychologist and author Adam Grant provides compelling insight into why we should spend time not just thinking, but rethinking. In this episode we cover how to change our own views, how to change the views of others, hiring processes, psychological safety, tribes and group identity, feigned knowledge, binary bias, and so much more. Grant is a Professor of Psychology at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and the author of five books, including his most recent release, the New York Times bestseller Think Again. He also serves as the host of WorkLife, a TED original podcast.
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