In the first episode of a special series on Brené's new book, Strong Ground, Brené and Adam dig into the origins of Strong Ground, and what values clarity can mean for individuals, teams, and organizations. They take on the question of why there is so much more meaning in our lives and our work when we know who we are and what matters to us the most.
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Sep 17
Rethinking Leadership, Work, and Human Connection in the Age of AI
In this solo episode of The Curiosity Shop, Adam Grant answers questions about leadership, rethinking, careers, AI, and the future of work. He explores how leaders can make people feel heard without adopting every idea, why seeking feedback early can shape a transformational lead ... Show More
37m 23s
Sep 10
Can Conflict Actually Make Our Relationships Stronger? with Priya Parker
Does conflict really have the power to bring us closer together? In this episode of The Curiosity Shop, facilitator and author Priya Parker joins Brené Brown and Adam Grant to rethink how we approach conflict. Drawing from her new book, The Art of Fighting, Priya explores why avo ... Show More
1h 8m
Sep 3
What Chimpanzees Reveal About How We Connect and Divide with Aaron Sandel
Primatologist Aaron Sandel has spent over a decade studying the Ngogo chimpanzees, witnessing one of the largest known chimp communities split into two factions. In this episode, Aaron joins Brené and Adam to explore what chimpanzees can teach us about friendship, conflict, belon ... Show More
1h 25m
Feb 2021
ReThinking: Brené Brown on What Vulnerability Isn't
We usually wear our thickest armor at work, and Brené Brown has blazed the trail of teaching us why—and how to shed it. In this conversation, Adam and Brené unpack the power of showing vulnerability at work—and explore how much is too much. Learn when and where to set boundaries, ... Show More
40m 38s
Oct 2025
Brené Brown on courageous leadership | from ReThinking with Adam Grant
Brené Brown is a researcher, storyteller, and author who hosts the podcast Dare to Lead and has given some of the most popular TED Talks of all time. Brené joins Adam live at Authors@Wharton to talk about her new book, Strong Ground. They discuss how to identify your core values, ... Show More
41m 55s
Jul 2024
More Thinking About Thinking with Brené Brown and Adam Grant: Part Two
In Part 2 of our conversation, Brené Brown, Adam Grant, and I continue our journey of out loud self-reflection. We discuss identifying our values, the two types of narcissists, explanation-based parenting, and exercising judgment over our own judgment. Listen to Part 1 here or wh ... Show More
38m 11s
Sep 2025
ReThinking: Brené Brown on courageous leadership
Brené Brown is a researcher, storyteller, and author who hosts the podcast Dare to Lead and has given some of the most popular TED Talks of all time. Brené joins Adam live at Authors@Wharton to talk about her new book, Strong Ground. They discuss how to identify your core values, ... Show More
41m 22s
Nov 2023
1794 | Brené Brown: “Find a Way to Cultivate Meaningful Work.”
On today’s episode, Brené Brown encourages you to find a way to express yourself in your work that reflects who you really are. It’s not about the money; it’s about the meaning. Source: The Power of Vulnerability: Teachings of Authenticity, Connection, and CourageHosted by Sean C ... Show More
12m 35s
Feb 2021
Brené Brown on What Vulnerability Isn't
We usually wear our thickest armor at work, and Brené Brown has blazed the trail of teaching us why—and how to shed it. In this conversation, Adam and Brené unpack the power of showing vulnerability at work—and explore how much is too much. Learn when and where to set boundaries, ... Show More
40m 38s