How Understanding Social Hierarchies Can Help You Inspire Others and Get What You Want with Adam Galinksy

Smart People Podcast

Smart People Industries

Business, Education, Society & Culture

4.6 • 736 Ratings

🗓️ 28 January 2025

⏱️ 45 minutes

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In this episode, Adam Galinsky, acclaimed professor and TED speaker, dives into the fascinating world of social hierarchy, influence, and inspiration. From his role as an expert witness in high-profile cases like Dominion vs. Fox News to his groundbreaking research on human dynamics, Adam shares how understanding social structures can empower us to inspire and connect with others. We explore the leader amplification effect, the surprising power of small actions, and the keys to fostering better relationships through empathy and acknowledgment. Adam also reveals how simple yet meaningful practices can help us navigate challenges and stay aligned with our values. Whether you're looking to improve your interactions, deepen your influence, or just better understand the psychology behind human connection, this conversation offers insights you won’t want to miss. Adam's book, Inspire: The Universal Path for Leading Yourself and Others, is available wherever books are sold. You can learn more about Adam at adamgalinsky.com. Support the Show - Become a Patron! Help us grow and become a Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/smartpeoplepodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:39.0	necessarily done by smart people.
0:44.8	Hello and welcome to Smart People podcast, conversations that satisfy your curious mind.
0:49.9	Chris St. Amper, thanks for tuning in.
0:52.1	Let's make this short and sweet because my nose is so blocked up,
0:55.9	I can't breathe when I talk. So let's get to it. In this episode, we're going to uncover the
1:02.0	psychology behind influence, connection, and those subtle but extremely powerful forces that shape
1:08.8	our interactions with others and the world around us.
1:12.6	Adam takes us behind the scenes of his role as an expert witness in major legal cases,
1:17.7	including a famous recent one, which is Dominion v. Fox News.
1:22.7	He shares how the principles of influence and persuasion applied in the courtroom and beyond.
1:28.8	We're going to break down how understanding the dynamics of power and relationships can help
1:34.2	you navigate life with confidence and clarity. And we're also going to dive into why people
1:40.2	believe even the most far-fetched stories, how to communicate in ways that stick, and how to move
1:48.6	others to action. So let's get into it. We are talking with Adam Galinsky about his brand new book,
1:57.3	Inspire, The Universal Path for Leading Your yourself and others. Enjoy.
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