Episode
A Bit of Everything with Adam Grant
51:56
Published: Tue Nov 10 2020
Description
What would you talk to organizational psychologist and author of Give and Take, Adam Grant, about? Everything! This was one of those conversations that went in so many directions…and I learned so much. This is … A Bit of Optimism.YouTube: http://youtube.com/simonsinekFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/simonsinekLinkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/simonsinek/Instagram: https://instagram.com/simonsinek/Twitter: https://twitter.com/simonsinekPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/officialsimonsinek/
Chapters
Simon Sinek discusses James Carse's explanation of finite and infinite mindedness in leadership, where a finite minded perspective relies on past thinking compared to the infinite minded perspective which focuses on the future and the long-term vision.
00:00 - 04:16 (04:16)
Summary
Simon Sinek discusses James Carse's explanation of finite and infinite mindedness in leadership, where a finite minded perspective relies on past thinking compared to the infinite minded perspective which focuses on the future and the long-term vision.
EpisodeA Bit of Everything with Adam Grant
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
A speaker shares their experience with engaging an audience more fully by speaking off-script and without pre-prepared slides.
04:16 - 08:15 (03:58)
Summary
A speaker shares their experience with engaging an audience more fully by speaking off-script and without pre-prepared slides. They also discuss the process of writing on stage, and the ways that being unscripted and in the moment can be a powerful tool for public speaking.
EpisodeA Bit of Everything with Adam Grant
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The speaker shares her perspective on optimism, explaining how it's different from a defensive pessimistic work process, and touches on some dark topics that people tend to react negatively to.
08:15 - 15:49 (07:33)
Summary
The speaker shares her perspective on optimism, explaining how it's different from a defensive pessimistic work process, and touches on some dark topics that people tend to react negatively to.
EpisodeA Bit of Everything with Adam Grant
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
Knowing too much can hinder a person from becoming an effective leader because they may become stuck in a management role instead.
15:49 - 21:17 (05:28)
Summary
Knowing too much can hinder a person from becoming an effective leader because they may become stuck in a management role instead. Good leaders have the confidence to admit when they don't know something and remain humble without being overly self-deprecating.
EpisodeA Bit of Everything with Adam Grant
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The speaker highlights how the medical community's obsession with rugged individualism harms patient care and why it is important for surgeons to recognize their limitations and seek help when needed.
21:17 - 29:05 (07:48)
Summary
The speaker highlights how the medical community's obsession with rugged individualism harms patient care and why it is important for surgeons to recognize their limitations and seek help when needed.
EpisodeA Bit of Everything with Adam Grant
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
The speaker believes in giving his all when working on a project but understands that this alone isn't enough for it to be successful.
29:05 - 32:32 (03:26)
Summary
The speaker believes in giving his all when working on a project but understands that this alone isn't enough for it to be successful. He believes that once you've put in the work, it's important to let go and move on to new things, rather than expending energy on follow-ups.
EpisodeA Bit of Everything with Adam Grant
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
Contrary to popular belief, dominance is not the only path to alpha status.
32:32 - 42:41 (10:09)
Summary
Contrary to popular belief, dominance is not the only path to alpha status. Other traits that contribute to group success and effective leadership can also lead to alpha status.
EpisodeA Bit of Everything with Adam Grant
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
In this snippet, a speaker describes the benefits of being pushed to ask bolder questions through exposure to the work of those they admire.
42:41 - 49:36 (06:54)
Summary
In this snippet, a speaker describes the benefits of being pushed to ask bolder questions through exposure to the work of those they admire.
EpisodeA Bit of Everything with Adam Grant
PodcastA Bit of Optimism
Neil deGrasse Tyson shares the importance of having a worthy rival and the benefits it can bring to performance.
49:36 - 51:51 (02:15)
Summary
Neil deGrasse Tyson shares the importance of having a worthy rival and the benefits it can bring to performance. He also discusses the idea of "wisdom on demand" and whether or not it is a teachable skill.