When new ideas are presented, it turns out that middle managers may not have the best track record for predicting success. Adam Grant, author of The New York Times bestseller Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World, explains why peers have the edge in giving feedback.
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Oct 7
Is the AI Bubble About to Burst? Plus, Apple Bets on Doorbells
Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Jon Quast debate whether the AI boom is becoming a bubble and what could eventually cause it to burst. They also look at how investors can position portfolios when AI valuations look stretched and massive spending continues. Then, the team breaks d ... Show More
19m 25s
Oct 6
Paramount + Warner Bros.: The $110 Billion Bet That Could Reshape Streaming
Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery have officially joined forces in a $110 billion deal, creating a streaming heavyweight with more than 200 million subscribers—and $80 billion in debt. Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Matt Frankel break down whether the combined company can com ... Show More
19m 29s
Mar 2021
The unexpected habits of original thinkers | Adam Grant
Last week, you heard the latest thinking from Adam Grant, organizational psychologist extraordinaire, about his newest book. This week, we dive into the archives for a classic.We have a lot of ideas about what leads to our most creative thoughts. Today, Adam and Modupe tell us wh ... Show More
19m 30s
Feb 2021
Rapid Response: Why we need to think again, w/Adam Grant
As we grapple with pandemic-charged change in business and as a society, we’ve become more fractured, more divisive, and more vulnerable. Adam Grant, best-selling author and professor at the Wharton School, argues that recognizing what we don't know is the key step on the road to ... Show More
30m 43s
Feb 2024
Adam Grant: The Surprising New Research On Procrastination, Perfectionism & Happiness!
Work has to suck, you have to be selfish to get ahead, and you can’t become more original, these are just some of the myths that Adam Grant busts and replaces with an upgraded way to see the world.
Adam Grant is Professor of Management and Psychology at the Wharton School of the ... Show More
1h 42m
Jun 2023
#50 Solving the Puzzle: 3 Steps to Succeed at Something New
How many times have you wanted to try something new but stopped because you didn't know how? In this episode, Grant discusses how to piece together success in any new venture or goal. For business, consulting, and sales training resources from Grant Mitt. https://mittgroup.square ... Show More
19m 46s
Oct 2025
Brené and Adam Grant on Rewarding Effort With Time
In the final episode of a special “Dare to Lead” series with Adam Grant, Brené and Adam discuss the problem with rewarding all effort as excellence. Instead, leaders should reward effort that is not leading to success or mastery with their time through coaching, mentoring, and sh ... Show More
35m 15s