Adam Grant on Your Potential, Gen Z and — oops — Elon

On with Kara Swisher

New York Magazine

News Commentary, News, Society & Culture

4.2 • 2.2K Ratings

🗓️ 13 November 2023

⏱️ 62 minutes

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Summary

Are tech bros successful because of some innate talent, or could any of us be like them? Organizational psychologist and Wharton School professor Adam Grant takes on the myth of innate talent and the reality of growth in his latest book, Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things. We hear why forward-looking advice trumps feedback, how Gen Z can thrive in hybrid work scenarios and why Grant thinks there should be an age limit for politicians. Stay till the end to hear Grant turn the tables on Kara and psychoanalyze her frustration with Elon. If you like this episode, you can find Adam’s podcasts here and here. Questions? Comments? Email us at [email protected] or find us on social media. We’re on Instagram/Threads as @karaswisher and @nayeemaraza Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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1:26.8	Podcast network this is on with Kara Swisher and I'm Kara Swisher and I'm
1:29.5	Kara Swisher and I'm name Aemar. Today our guest is Adam Grant. He's the
1:33.0	organizational psychologist and the Wharton Business School professor who's
1:36.3	just launched his sixth book. It's called Hidden Potential, the science of
1:40.2	achieving greater things. Kara, have you unlocked your hidden potential yet?
1:44.0	No, I don't agree with them on everything.
1:46.0	I do think certain people are talented at certain things.
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