Episode
1066 Positively Influence Others, Increase Mental Flexibility & Diversify Your Identity w/Adam Grant
1:37:24
Published: Mon Feb 01 2021
Description
“When you go to school you don’t go to affirm what you already believe, you show up to evolve what you believe and that’s one of the things I love about the School of Greatness.”Today’s guest is #1 New York Times bestselling author Adam Grant, who is an organizational psychologist at Wharton, author of four books that have sold millions of copies, and host of the chart-topping TED podcast WorkLife. Grant’s TED talks have been viewed more than 20 million times, and he has been recognized as one of the world’s 10 most influential management thinkers, Fortune’s 40 under 40, Oprah’s Super Soul 100, and a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader, and received distinguished scientific achievement awards from the American Psychological Association and the National Science Foundation.In this episode Lewis and Adam have a wide-ranging conversation about why we need to create rules for disagreements and frame a conversation first, why humans need to influence others, how to improve your mental flexibility, how your personality affects your motivation and performance, and so much more!For more go to: www.lewishowes.com/1066Read Adam’s new book: https://www.adamgrant.net/book/think-again/Check out his website: https://www.adamgrant.net/Check out Greatness Coaching: www.lewishowes.com/mycoachDaymond John on How to Close any Deal and Achieve Any Outcome: https://link.chtbl.com/928-podSara Blakely on Writing Your Billion Dollar Story: https://link.chtbl.com/893-pod
Chapters
Organizational psychologist and bestselling author Adam Grant joins the podcast to discuss the importance of creating rules for disagreements, building mental flexibility, the need for humans to influence others, and embracing people who hold different beliefs.
00:00 - 03:43 (03:43)
Summary
Organizational psychologist and bestselling author Adam Grant joins the podcast to discuss the importance of creating rules for disagreements, building mental flexibility, the need for humans to influence others, and embracing people who hold different beliefs.
Episode1066 Positively Influence Others, Increase Mental Flexibility & Diversify Your Identity w/Adam Grant
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker aims to abandon prosecutor mode of thinking and adopt a scientific thinking approach in 2021.
03:43 - 13:17 (09:33)
Summary
The speaker aims to abandon prosecutor mode of thinking and adopt a scientific thinking approach in 2021.
Episode1066 Positively Influence Others, Increase Mental Flexibility & Diversify Your Identity w/Adam Grant
PodcastThe School of Greatness
This podcast delves into why humans have a natural inclination to influence others and how it affects our identities.
13:18 - 18:44 (05:26)
Summary
This podcast delves into why humans have a natural inclination to influence others and how it affects our identities.
Episode1066 Positively Influence Others, Increase Mental Flexibility & Diversify Your Identity w/Adam Grant
PodcastThe School of Greatness
Niagen helps us age better by supporting energy generating engines in the body, allowing for restoration of youthful energy, and supporting recovery from lifestyle-induced damage.
18:47 - 24:43 (05:56)
Summary
Niagen helps us age better by supporting energy generating engines in the body, allowing for restoration of youthful energy, and supporting recovery from lifestyle-induced damage. It is important to evaluate the software or beliefs we have adopted from people before us in order to live a more authentic and generous life.
Episode1066 Positively Influence Others, Increase Mental Flexibility & Diversify Your Identity w/Adam Grant
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker shares some steps to discover what's important to you, including learning from observing the things you say and do, and doing a check-up periodically to assess where you stand and identify areas of development.
24:43 - 29:28 (04:44)
Summary
The speaker shares some steps to discover what's important to you, including learning from observing the things you say and do, and doing a check-up periodically to assess where you stand and identify areas of development.
Episode1066 Positively Influence Others, Increase Mental Flexibility & Diversify Your Identity w/Adam Grant
PodcastThe School of Greatness
This podcast episode discusses the idea of taking time for reflection and prioritizing tasks to make room for creativity and new ideas, even if it means putting off some tasks until later.
29:28 - 33:25 (03:56)
Summary
This podcast episode discusses the idea of taking time for reflection and prioritizing tasks to make room for creativity and new ideas, even if it means putting off some tasks until later.
Episode1066 Positively Influence Others, Increase Mental Flexibility & Diversify Your Identity w/Adam Grant
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The concept of identity plays a crucial role in determining one's self-worth and confidence.
33:25 - 40:45 (07:20)
Summary
The concept of identity plays a crucial role in determining one's self-worth and confidence. By experimenting with different identities, people can benefit and achieve successful career growth or personal development.
Episode1066 Positively Influence Others, Increase Mental Flexibility & Diversify Your Identity w/Adam Grant
PodcastThe School of Greatness
In this podcast, the speaker explores the concept of imposter syndrome and how it is tied to identity.
40:45 - 45:42 (04:56)
Summary
In this podcast, the speaker explores the concept of imposter syndrome and how it is tied to identity. He discusses how entrepreneurs who may feel like imposters have an advantage because it drives them to work harder and be more innovative.
Episode1066 Positively Influence Others, Increase Mental Flexibility & Diversify Your Identity w/Adam Grant
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The feeling of being an imposter and having a defensive pessimism mindset can actually be beneficial for learning and growth as it allows individuals to second-guess themselves and learn from others, leading to evolution over time.
45:42 - 50:13 (04:30)
Summary
The feeling of being an imposter and having a defensive pessimism mindset can actually be beneficial for learning and growth as it allows individuals to second-guess themselves and learn from others, leading to evolution over time.
Episode1066 Positively Influence Others, Increase Mental Flexibility & Diversify Your Identity w/Adam Grant
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The guest talks about how leaders can think differently about how to hire and improve culture to avoid becoming a cultural museum.
50:13 - 54:43 (04:30)
Summary
The guest talks about how leaders can think differently about how to hire and improve culture to avoid becoming a cultural museum. Starting with routines and practices like an innovation tournament or a hackathon, they can foster innovation and contribute to the culture.
Episode1066 Positively Influence Others, Increase Mental Flexibility & Diversify Your Identity w/Adam Grant
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The process of enrollment may be approached effectively by acknowledging that our values and beliefs may not be the right ones for others, and seeking to motivate through a genuine curiosity about the person.
54:43 - 1:02:39 (07:55)
Summary
The process of enrollment may be approached effectively by acknowledging that our values and beliefs may not be the right ones for others, and seeking to motivate through a genuine curiosity about the person. Embracing the knowledge gains from recognizing and admitting to being wrong, while avoiding making others feel wrong, can bring a sense of joy and empowerment to the process.
Episode1066 Positively Influence Others, Increase Mental Flexibility & Diversify Your Identity w/Adam Grant
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker suggests that resistance to personal growth and changes may come from those closest to us, and how a motivational interviewer would advise one to handle such resistance.
1:02:39 - 1:07:16 (04:37)
Summary
The speaker suggests that resistance to personal growth and changes may come from those closest to us, and how a motivational interviewer would advise one to handle such resistance.
Episode1066 Positively Influence Others, Increase Mental Flexibility & Diversify Your Identity w/Adam Grant
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The preacher approach or logic bully mode in communication can cause a power struggle and may not be effective.
1:07:16 - 1:11:28 (04:12)
Summary
The preacher approach or logic bully mode in communication can cause a power struggle and may not be effective. Motivational interviewing, on the other hand, is a more collaborative approach that can lead to a more liberating conversation even if it doesn't go as planned.
Episode1066 Positively Influence Others, Increase Mental Flexibility & Diversify Your Identity w/Adam Grant
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker discusses the importance of being open-minded when trying to influence others and suggests avoiding preaching about one's own beliefs by sharing personal experiences and encouraging people to try new ideas.
1:11:28 - 1:17:44 (06:15)
Summary
The speaker discusses the importance of being open-minded when trying to influence others and suggests avoiding preaching about one's own beliefs by sharing personal experiences and encouraging people to try new ideas.
Episode1066 Positively Influence Others, Increase Mental Flexibility & Diversify Your Identity w/Adam Grant
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker suggests that it's essential to have a core set of principles and beliefs while taking risks on the periphery.
1:17:44 - 1:22:04 (04:19)
Summary
The speaker suggests that it's essential to have a core set of principles and beliefs while taking risks on the periphery. Although he is enthusiastic about his book, "Think Again," he does not expect his readers to agree with everything he wrote.
Episode1066 Positively Influence Others, Increase Mental Flexibility & Diversify Your Identity w/Adam Grant
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The Good Judgment Project studies Super Forecasters who are really good at predicting events like who's going to win the World Cup" and research shows that the Simpsons are very good at predicting events too.
1:22:04 - 1:26:46 (04:41)
Summary
The Good Judgment Project studies Super Forecasters who are really good at predicting events like who's going to win the World Cup" and research shows that the Simpsons are very good at predicting events too.
Episode1066 Positively Influence Others, Increase Mental Flexibility & Diversify Your Identity w/Adam Grant
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The law of attraction is more of a mental practice of envisioning what you want to achieve and bringing it closer to you, while mental flexibility expands beyond identity intentions and breaking out of filter bubbles to increase happiness and decrease stress and anxiety.
1:26:46 - 1:33:54 (07:08)
Summary
The law of attraction is more of a mental practice of envisioning what you want to achieve and bringing it closer to you, while mental flexibility expands beyond identity intentions and breaking out of filter bubbles to increase happiness and decrease stress and anxiety.
Episode1066 Positively Influence Others, Increase Mental Flexibility & Diversify Your Identity w/Adam Grant
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker recommends the book Think Again, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a curious mind and questioning our beliefs and values.
1:33:54 - 1:37:14 (03:19)
Summary
The speaker recommends the book Think Again, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a curious mind and questioning our beliefs and values. They also encourage listeners to share the podcast with others and leave a rating and review.