Adam Grant

Overview

Adam Grant is an organizational psychologist and bestselling author who helps people rethink how they work, lead, and live. A longtime top-rated professor at Wharton, he translates research on motivation, generosity, creativity, and culture into talks, books, and a widely read newsletter for leaders who want evidence—not slogans.

His public work challenges assumptions about success, character, and change, with a consistent through-line: the most meaningful way to succeed is to help others succeed.

What they teach

Recurring themes from Grant’s platform include:

• Rethinking assumptions about leadership, culture, and achievement
• Building more generous and creative workplaces
• Motivation, meaning, and sustainable high performance
• Evidence-based habits for learning, feedback, and connection

Delivery spans books, TED-scale talks, podcasts, and the Granted newsletter (hundreds of thousands of subscribers), plus new work such as Vibe on strong connections in a lonely world.

Who it's for

• Leaders and managers redesigning team culture
• Professionals who want research-backed personal development
• Readers of work/psychology nonfiction who prefer rigor over hype
• Organizations booking keynotes on motivation, generosity, and rethink skills

Frequently asked

Is Adam Grant only a keynote speaker?

Speaking is major, but the core body of work is research-backed books, teaching, and ongoing writing for practitioners.

Academic or practical?

Both—Wharton research framed for leaders and individuals who will apply ideas at work.

Where should I start?

Sample a recent talk or newsletter issue, then pick the book that matches your current challenge (rethinking, giving, or connection).

Corporate booking?

Press and speaking materials are available on the official site for organizations evaluating a keynote.