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The Next Big Idea

FRICTION: How Smart Leaders Make the Right Things Easier (with Adam Grant & Bob Sutton)

Jun 20, 2024
41:01
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Renowned organizational psychologist Adam Grant and author Bob Sutton discuss making the right things easier for effective leadership. They explore the importance of friction, hands-on leadership, balancing inquiry and advocacy, leadership decisions, prioritizing health, problem-solving, and eliminating negative friction in organizations.
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Quick takeaways

  • Good friction can streamline processes and enhance efficiency in organizations.
  • Leaders should gain diverse experiences within an organization to drive innovation.

Deep dives

The importance of impactful work in organizations

Bob Sutton, a leading organizational psychologist, discusses the responsibility academics have to make workplaces more effective. Sutton highlights the need to have an impact and improve people's lives by addressing broken workplaces and focusing on meaningful contributions.

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