by Adam Grant
First published 2021
Adam Grant tackles the power of intellectual flexibility in our rapidly changing world. He argues that doubt serves as a crucial tool for growth and that embracing uncertainty leads to better outcomes than stubborn certainty. Grant presents evidence showing creative geniuses share one key trait: they refuse to lock themselves into single identities and willingly reconsider their positions. Leaders who acknowledge their knowledge gaps and actively seek criticism build more productive teams than those who project false confidence. The book teaches rethinking as both mindset and practical skill set. Grant demonstrates why excessive grit can backfire, explores how to help others reconsider their views through improved argument skills, and examines how institutions from schools to corporations fail to foster cultures of intellectual humility. This work offers readers concrete strategies for developing the mental agility needed to thrive when change accelerates around them.
Genres: psychology, business, self-help, non-fiction, academic
Vibes: informative, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: non-fiction, self-improvement
320 pages · Paperback · PENGUIN US