Adam Grant is an acclaimed organisational psychologist, renowned for his role as the Saul P. Steinberg Professor of Management and Psychology at The Wharton School. Exploring the science of original thinking, motivation, potential, rethinking and generosity, Adam has been one of Wharton’s top-rated professors for several years, commended for educating his students on how they can find meaning, live more generous and creative lives and rethink their assumptions. In addition to his prowess as a lecturer, Adam is also a New York Times No.1 Bestseller and a revered keynote speaker on organisational psychology. Named on Fortune’s 40 Under 40, don’t miss your opportunity to hire leading organisational psychologist Adam Grant today!
Educated with a BA in Psychology from Harvard University and an MS and PhD in Organisational Psychology from the University of Michigan, Adam’s education forged the foundation for a highly successful psychology career. In 2007, Adam began forging his career in academia, becoming an Assistant Professor of Organisational Behaviour at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In 2009, Adam became the Associate Professor of Management at The Wharton School, along with sharing his expertise as the Associate Editor of the Academy of Management Journal. In 2013, Adam was appointed as the Saul P. Steinberg Professor, imparting his wisdom on management and psychology to future generations at Wharton School.
In addition to his work in academia, Adam has also been the Contributing Op-Ed Writer for The New York Times and has become a bestselling author of countless books. Adam is the author of Hidden Potential, Think Again, Originals, Give and Take, Option B, Leif and the Fall, The Gift Inside the Box and Power Moves – with his books translated into 35 different languages and selling millions of copies worldwide. In addition to his writing, Adam is also the Host of the WorkLife and Re:Thinking TED original podcasts, work that has all worked hand in hand to see him recognised as one of the World’s 10 Most Influential Management Thinkers. Honoured as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum and having served on the Defense Innovation Board at the Pentagon, there are few psychology speakers as influential as Adam Grant.
A seasoned keynote speaker, Adam has been watched by over 30 million people worldwide. Working with clients such as the Gates Foundation, Google and the NBA, Adam is commended for his ability to contextualise the complexities of the human mind. With his acclaimed podcasts having been downloaded over 65 million times, Adam has also previously been invited to deliver the TEDx Talks How to Stop Languishing and Start Finding Flow, Are You a Giver or a Taker?, The Surprising Habits of Original Thinkers and What Frogs in Hot Water Can Teach Us About Thinking Again. When looking for a speaker well versed on all aspects of organisational psychology, from resilience at work to creating cultures of productive generosity, don’t hesitate to hire Adam Grant now.
Most recently, Adam Grant was included in the selection of the Top 10 Organisational Behaviour Speakers to Book - a testament to his expertise as an organisational psychologist.
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Books
Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know
Give and Take: A Revolutionary Approach to Success
Originals: How Non-Conformists Change the World
Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience and Finding Joy
Leif and the Fall
The Gift Inside the Box
Reviews
Adam Grant received a 4.5 star rating across 15 events in 2023
Agent Recommendation
"Adam Grant's exceptional credentials as an organisational psychologist make him an outstanding choice for a speaker on this topic. His acclaimed academic tenure at Wharton, combined with best-selling publications and influential TED Talks, equip him with unique insights into human behaviour. His engaging approach transforms complex psychological concepts into actionable strategies, benefiting any organisation seeking to foster creativity, generosity and innovative thinking. Adam is a pleasure to work with!"
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Adam Grant’s official speaking topics are listed below:
- Hidden Potential
- Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don’t Know
- Resilience at Work
- Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World
- Givers Take All: Creating a Culture of Productive Generosity
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
Feedback from In-Person Events:
"Our session was incredible! As you promised, Adam was superb in every way. His generosity of time, energy, knowledge and spirit was incredible. We could not have asked for more."
- 2023 - Delivered the Talks at Google "Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things"
- 2023 - Starred on the Jay Shetty Podcast "World Leading Psychologist on Why You're Failing & Why Discomfort Will Unlock Success"
- 2015 - Contributing Op-Ed Writer for The New York Times
- 2013 - The Saul P. Steinberg Professor of Management & Psychology at The Wharton School
- 2010 - Associate Editor of the Academy of Management Journal
- 2009 - Associate Professor of Management at The Wharton School
- 2007 - Assistant Professor of Organisational Behaviour at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 2001 - Director of Advertising Sales & Director of Marketing & Business Development at Let’s Go Publications
- Named on Fortune's 40 Under 40
- Recognised as Wharton's Top-Rated Professor
- Named as one of the World's 10 Most Influential Management Thinkers
- Host of the TED Podcasts "WorkLife" & "Re:Thinking"