0414 | Adam Grant

Published on July 12, 2013. Updated on November 30th, 2023.

0414 | Adam Grant

Adam Grant is the youngest tenured professor and single highest-rated teacher at The Wharton School. He is a former record-setting advertising director, junior Olympic springboard diver, and professional magician. He is the author of Give and Take: A Revolutionary Approach to Success. In this episode, Adam and I discuss why nice guys don’t finish last, why it’s so hard to identify potential talent, and how to get seats on a private jet.

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David Burkus is an organizational psychologist, keynote speaker, and bestselling author of five books on leadership and teamwork.

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