The world of work is changing, fast. The full range of human emotion can happen on the job: ambition and failure, joy and burnout, confidence and self-doubt. Company builder Molly Graham knows all about those messy feelings – and she believes they can actually be the roadmap to a meaningful career. On WorkLife, Molly sits down with all kinds of people – founders and operators, entertainers and creatives – to explore how to build a career without losing yourself. Each week, she’ll uncover the messy stories behind the shiniest successes, and share the real lessons about work that no one ever posts on Linkedin. Follow Molly! Instagram: @ molly_graham LinkedIn: @ mograham Substack: Lessons Website: https://glueclub.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode of the "Rethinking" podcast, Adam Grant interviews journalist Helen Lewis, author of "The Genius Myth," about society's obsession with the concept of genius. They discuss how attributing the label of "genius" to individuals can be problematic, leading to unrealistic expectations, inflated egos, and the ...
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In this episode of the "Rethinking" podcast, Adam Grant interviews Ed Helms, known for his roles in "The Office" and "The Hangover," about failure, lessons from "The Office," and historical blunders, drawing from Helms' podcast "SNAFU" and his new book. Helms shares personal experiences with bombing as a stand-up comed...
In this episode of "Rethinking," Adam Grant interviews historian Daniel Immerwahr about the perceived "attention crisis." Immerwahr argues against the common belief that attention spans are shrinking, suggesting instead that people are simply focusing on different things. Drawing on historical examples, he notes that c...
In this episode of the "Rethinking" podcast, host Adam Grant, along with his wife Allison, interviews neuroscientist Rachel Herz about the science of taste and smell. Herz explains Adam's extreme dislike for certain foods like chocolate, coffee, and kale by identifying him as a "super taster" with heightened sensitivit...
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This podcast features Adam Grant interviewing biographer Ron Chernow about his work and process. Chernow discusses how he chooses his subjects, aiming for figures who significantly shaped American culture and whose popular image might be incomplete or inaccurate. He explains his meticulous research methods, involving i...
In this episode of the "Rethinking" podcast, Adam Grant interviews Dame Jacinda Ardern, the former Prime Minister of New Zealand, about her leadership style, which emphasizes empathy and kindness. Ardern discusses her experiences with imposter syndrome, the challenges of leading during the COVID-19 pandemic, and her de...
In this episode of the "Rethinking" podcast, Adam Grant interviews Susan Dominus, a staff writer at the New York Times Magazine, about her book, "The Family Dynamic," which explores the factors that contribute to success in families with multiple high-achieving children. Dominus shares insights from her research, inclu...
This podcast episode features Adam Grant in a Q&A format, addressing workplace issues related to generational differences and psychological safety. He speaks with Tara Darrow, a VP managing a multi-generational team, about the challenge of giving constructive criticism without compromising psychological safety, and sug...
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This episode explores the pervasive issue of people-pleasing and its detrimental effects on personal well-being and professional advancement. Against the backdrop of a re-evaluation of the children's book "The Giving Tree," the discussion highlights the dangers of unchecked generosity and the importance of setting hea...
This episode explores the multifaceted career and leadership philosophy of Shonda Rhimes, a prominent television creator and producer. The conversation begins with Adam Grant highlighting Rhimes' significant cultural impact through her shows, prompting her to self-identify as a storyteller who aims to reflect life and...
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