Best of: Counterintuitive Lessons on Non-Conformity with Adam Grant




The Unmistakable Creative Podcast show

Summary: <p>Have you ever noticed that the idea of non-conformity is a bit of a paradox? Adam Grant has, and he’s also noticed several other things that go along with that mindset. Listen to our discussion with him about getting comfortable with ideas that people may not agree with, developing confidence in yourself as a learner, overcoming fear of failure, and much more!</p> <p><a href="https://www.squarespace.com/" target="_blank">Squarespace </a>– Chances are there’s a project you want to start this year. Squarespace can help you do that. Go to <a href="https://www.squarespace.com/" target="_blank">squarespace.com</a> for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch use the offer code “unmistakable” to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.</p> <p><a href="https://www.bollandbranch.com/" target="_blank">Boll and Branch</a> – We could all use better sleep, and now it’s more affordable now than ever. Everything Boll and Branch makes is from pure, 100% organic cotton and is extremely affordable. Even U.S. presidents have slept on Boll and Branch sheets. Go to<a href="https://www.bollandbranch.com/" target="_blank"> bollandbranch.com</a> and use the promo code “creative” for $50 off your first set of sheets</p> <p><em>Adam Grant is Wharton’s top-rated professor and a New York Times writer on work and psychology. He has been recognized as one of the world’s 25 most influential management thinkers, HR’s most influential international thinkers, the world’s 40 best business professors under 40, and Malcolm Gladwell’s favorite thinkers. Previously, he was a record-setting advertising director, a junior Olympic springboard diver, and a professional magician.</em></p> <p>Have you ever noticed that the idea of non-conformity is a bit of a paradox? Adam Grant has, and he’s also noticed several other things that go along with that mindset. Listen to our discussion with him about getting comfortable with ideas that people may not agree with, developing confidence in yourself as a learner, overcoming fear of failure, and much more!</p> <p><a href="https://www.squarespace.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Squarespace </a>– Chances are there’s a project you want to start this year. Squarespace can help you do that. Go to <a href="https://www.squarespace.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">squarespace.com</a> for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch use the offer code “unmistakable” to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.</p> <p><a href="https://www.bollandbranch.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Boll and Branch</a> – We could all use better sleep, and now it’s more affordable now than ever. Everything Boll and Branch makes is from pure, 100% organic cotton and is extremely affordable. Even U.S. presidents have slept on Boll and Branch sheets. Go to<a href="https://www.bollandbranch.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> bollandbranch.com</a> and use the promo code “creative” for $50 off your first set of sheets</p> <p><em>Adam Grant is Wharton’s top-rated professor and a New York Times writer on work and psychology. He has been recognized as one of the world’s 25 most influential management thinkers, HR’s most influential international thinkers, the world’s 40 best business professors under 40, and Malcolm Gladwell’s favorite thinkers. Previously, he was a record-setting advertising director, a junior Olympic springboard diver, and a professional magician.</em></p>