Worklife with Adam Grant

When an introvert and an extrovert fall in love with Chip and Joanna Gaines

Aug 1, 2023

Chip and Joanna Gaines, the beloved duo from 'Fixer Upper,' share insights on nurturing their successful partnership despite being an introvert and an extrovert. They recount their amusing meeting at a tire shop and the journey of balancing their personalities over two decades. The couple discusses life without television, emphasizing quality time, and shares home improvement tips that reflect their unique style. Their playful banter highlights the importance of communication and understanding in both love and entrepreneurship.

34:54

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Joanna Gaines

Chip Gaines

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Reflection on the Age of Wisdom

03:24

Lessons from working with your spouse

01:10

Intro

2min

Love in Contrast: A Journey of Introversion and Extroversion

22min

Lightning Round: Insights on Home and Intuition

3min

A Unique Commitment: Embracing Life Without Television

2min

Navigating Introversion and Extroversion

7min

Chip and Joanna Gaines are best known for their hit reality TV home renovation show “Fixer Upper.” The married couple has delighted audiences by finding charm in unexpected places, and now Chip and Joanna are building their own empire extending from furniture and homewares to a Gaines TV channel. But their greatest achievement has been building a thriving partnership at work and home despite dramatic differences between their personalities. Chip and Joanna talk with Adam about how introverts and extraverts collaborate, the challenges and rewards of doing business together, and the lessons they’ve gleaned from their entrepreneurial journey. Transcripts for ReThinking are available at go.ted.com/RWAGscripts

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