“We listen to views that make us feel good, instead of ideas that make us think hard.”
Adam Grant's thoughtful book is especially useful for those navigating challenging work dynamics and struggles with stagnation. So, yeah, pretty much everyone these days.
“Who you are should be a question of what you value, not what you believe.”
"Think Again" delves into the roles of biases, the importance of a learning culture vs. a performance culture, and a host of other key topics. The book is replete with useful diagrams, charts, and graphics that reinforce or cleverly summarize key points.
Grant also spends time on the role of psychological safety in helping to navigate differences in fixed vs. growth mindsets.
“ … Psychological safety is not a matter of relaxing standards, making people comfortable, being nice and agreeable, or giving unconditional praise. It’s fostering a climate of respect, trust, and openness in which people can raise concerns and suggestions without fear of reprisal. It's the foundation of a learning culture.”
Highly shareable and eminently quotable, "Think Again" is a work that will be recommended to and commented on by coworkers and leaders across a number of industries. We could all use a primer on rethinking what we don't know, and Grant's book is a tremendous starting point.
“Arrogance leaves us blind to our weaknesses. Humility is a reflective lens: it helps us see them clearly. Confident humility is a corrective lens: it enables us to overcome those weaknesses.”
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