Think Again

Adam Grant

Think Again

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Most of us have grown up thinking that being intelligent means being able to think clearly, but what if this ‘gift’ was actually an obstacle? “Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know”explains how, being truly intelligent in the complex world in which we live, means having the ability to unlearn and rethink, meaning we need to learn to look at problems in a different way, in order to find more workable solutions. Rethinking isn't easy, because it requires us to overcome strong cognitive biases, but if we want to evolve, we have no choice.

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Analysis and key concepts

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The ability to transform our intelligence enhances our ability to find solutions, but we must overcome deep rooted cognitive biases to develop the skills we need to change the way we think

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A world that changes continuously will penalise those who don’t evolve: the ability to change our minds will determine whether we grow or fail

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When we express our opinion, we slip into three possible mindsets: preachers, prosecutors and politicians: defending our opinions, accusing other people’s or promoting our own

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Being intelligent is not always advantageous: some research shows that the higher a person’s IQ, the more likely they are to fall for stereotypes because they are faster at recognising patterns

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Being intelligent is not always advantageous: some research shows that the higher a person’s IQ, the more likely they are to fall for stereotypes because they are faster at recognising patterns

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Constructive conflicts: a good argument is not a war and knowing how to exchange differing opinions helps both parties grow

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Learning culture vs Performance culture

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Take-home message

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Many useful tips to:

  • Understand the power of staying open to doubt.
  • Overcome our innate cognitive bias.
  • Get the very best from your own intelligence.

Adam Grant is an American psychologist and author, who has been a professor at the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania since the young age of 28. As an organisational psychologist, he is one of the leading experts on how to find motivation and meaning, in order to lead a more generous and creative life. He has been recognised by Fortune as one of the 10 most influential “managerial thinkers” in the world under 40. He is the author of 5 New York Times bestsellers, which have been translated into 35 languages. Adam Grant is also the host of WorkLife, an original TED podcast that tops the charts. His TED talks have been viewed more than 25 million times, and he has more than 3 million followers on social media. Furthermore, he regularly offers new insights in his free monthly newsletter, Granted.

Publishing house:

Random House

Year:

2021

Pages:

512

ISBN:

978-0593395783