10 Quotes & Sayings By Adam M Grant

Adam M. Grant is an Assistant Professor of Management and Organizations at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School. He received his PhD in economics from Harvard University. Grant's research focuses on three related topics: (1) how leaders affect workers' well-being, (2) how leaders affect the performance of their companies, and (3) how organizations are affected by leadership. He has published extensively in top academic journals including Organization Science, Academy of Management Journal, and the Journal of Applied Psychology. Grant was named by The Scientist as one of "The 50 Most Influential People in Biotech for 2015," and by Forbes as one of "The World's Top 15 Young Scientists." His work has been covered in such publications as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Economist, and Inc Read more

Magazine. He has appeared on The Today Show and CNN. Grant currently lives in Philadelphia with his wife and son.

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The people who had been recognized for making original contributions shared many more stories that started negatively but surged upward: they struggled early and triumphed later. Despite being confronted with more negative events, they reported greater satisfaction with their lives and a stronger sense of purpose. Adam M. Grant
The prospect of a certain loss brings the go system...
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The prospect of a certain loss brings the go system online. Adam M. Grant
When we're determined to reach an objective, it's the gap...
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When we're determined to reach an objective, it's the gap between where we are and where we aspire to be that lights a fire under us. Adam M. Grant
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When our commitment is wavering, the best way to stay on track is to consider the progress we've already made. As we recognize what we've invested and attained, it seems like a waste to give up, and our confidence and commitment surge. Adam M. Grant
Without a sense of urgency , people. .. won't make...
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Without a sense of urgency , people. .. won't make needed sacrafices. Instead they cling to the status quo and resist.' - Quoting John Kotter Adam M. Grant
... superb presentations - start by establishing
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... superb presentations - start by establishing "what is: here's the status quo." Then, they "compare that to what could be, " making "that gap as big as possible" - Quoting Nancy Duarte Adam M. Grant
Instead of courage' management guru Tom Peters recommends fostering 'a...
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Instead of courage' management guru Tom Peters recommends fostering 'a level of fury with the status quo such that one cannot not act. Adam M. Grant
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The first follower is what transforms a lone nut into a leader." - Quoting Derek Sivers Adam M. Grant
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The more you give, the more you want to do it–as do others around you. It's like going to the gym. If you've been working out your kindness muscles, you get stronger at it. – Nipun Mehta Adam M. Grant