Worklife with Molly Graham
Episodes
Introducing ReThinking with Adam Grant
09 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Great news WorkLifers! You told us you wanted more episodes of Taken for Granted, and we listened. We’ve renamed the show Re:Thinking with Adam Gran...
Michael Schur on every moral question ever | The TED Interview
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Scott, Leslie Knope, Detective Jake Peralta–television producer and writer Michael Schur has created some of TV’s most beloved sitcom char...
How to Change Your Workplace
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s hard to make change at work happen. But wherever you sit in the hierarchy, there are steps you can take to overcome resistance and motivate peo...
The 4 Deadly Sins of Work Culture
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do you avoid joining a toxic culture– and build a healthy one once you’ve arrived? In this episode, Adam explores how to recognize the four de...
It’s Time To Stop Ignoring Disability
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Disability is far more common and far more diverse than we might realize. But often, people are reluctant to reveal their disabilities, and managers d...
The Do’s And Don'ts Of Returning To The Office
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been two years since offices around the world were thrown into virtual environments to do their jobs, and now many leaders are itching to get e...
Ava DuVernay is Triumphant
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Before Ava DuVernay became the first Black woman director to win Sundance and get nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars, she was a publicist with a...
Satya Nadella is building the future
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Satya Nadella is a modern renaissance man; he’s a cricket enthusiast, poetry lover, oh, and the chairman and CEO of Microsoft with a nearly perfect ...
Is Emotional Intelligence Really So Important? | No Stupid Questions
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, something a little different. We're sharing an episode of No Stupid Questions, a podcast about human behavior hosted by Adam’s colleague and ...
Jon Batiste on the art of pushing your limits
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jon Batiste has had a record year—he was the most nominated artist at the Grammys, winning five of his ELEVEN nominations across multiple categories...
Breaking Up with Perfectionism
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Perfectionism is on the rise–and not just in job interviews when people claim it’s their greatest weakness. But the desire to be flawless is not a...
How To Pitch Your Best Ideas
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Great pitches can seem like genius or magic. But you don’t have to be a great salesperson to give a great pitch. Whether you’re floating an idea a...
Rethinking Flexibility at Work
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“Flexibility” is the number one request people are making from employers. But flexibility is much more than WHERE you work–it also means having ...
The Not-So-Great Resignation
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Over the past year, the Great Resignation has been all over the news. Many people are celebrating quitting their jobs… but it’s a decision some wi...
Dolly Parton is burning up, not burning out
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dolly Parton is a living legend. Her hit songs like “9 to 5”, “Jolene”, and “I Will Always Love You” have captured generation after genera...
Leadership lessons from Zelenskyy and Putin
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As Russia continues to attack Ukraine, the whole world is watching a momentous clash of leadership styles. No one is more qualified to analyze the sit...
A Glimpse Into The Future | TED Radio Hour
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This hour, futurist Amy Webb guides us through innovations that give a glimpse into the future of transportation, wellness, tech, commerce, and travel...
Annie Murphy Paul | The Next Big Idea
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
WorkLife will be back on March 29 with new episodes including an incredible conversation with Dolly Parton, and an episode on the (not so) Great Resig...
Esther Duflo wants you to think like a plumber
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When Esther Duflo took her first economics class, she hated it. In 2019, she won a Nobel Prize in economics. Esther talks with Adam about her groundbr...
Indra Nooyi Says It’s Time for Leaders to Care
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
PepsiCo's trailblazing former CEO drove record profits—but did so while investing in employee well-being, consumer health, and environmental sustain...
Indra Nooyi wants us to reimagine the return to work
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The longtime PepsiCo CEO is one of the world’s most powerful women and Time’s 100 most influential people. In the first of two rich conversations,...
Allyson Felix on defeating disappointment and savoring success
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
At the age of 18, Allyson Felix took home the Olympic silver medal in the 200 meter dash. She was devastated. Where others saw “second-best in the w...
How to stop languishing and start finding flow | TED Talks Daily
13 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We're back soon with new episodes of Taken for Granted, but for now, here's a TED Talk Adam gave recently. Have you found yourself staying up late, jo...
We should allow sad days, not just sick days
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
People are finally paying attention to mental health at work, but some major myths are holding us back. Adam breaks down what we get wrong about menta...
Is it Safe to Speak Up at Work?
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Are you afraid to share bad news, ask for help, or admit you were wrong? These are signs of being in a psychologically unsafe work environment. Adam b...
Lin-Manuel Miranda Daydreams, and His Dad Gets Things Done
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In a world obsessed with efficiency, Lin-Manuel Miranda’s smash Broadway hits Hamilton and In the Heights began with idle curiosity. Adam interviews...
John Green Wants You to Pay Attention to Your Attention
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you pay attention to your attention? John Green is the beloved author of The Fault In Our Stars, and when he started tracking his attention, he rea...
Mellody Hobson on Taking Tough Feedback
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Criticism rarely comes wrapped in a shiny gift box, tied with a bow. As a trailblazing leader, one of Mellody Hobson’s gifts is finding the diamond ...
Merve Emre on Emotional Intelligence as Corporate Control
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been 25 years since the concept of emotional intelligence exploded onto the scene. Cultural critic Merve Emre makes a bold case that in the wro...
Your Insecurities Aren’t What You Think They Are
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
“I can’t do this.” “I didn’t deserve this promotion.” “When will they find me out?” If you’ve had thoughts like these, you aren’t ...
Who's the Boss?
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Workers are now expecting more from their employers beyond a paycheck and benefits. Employees want an employer who lines up with their values outside ...
How to Bust Bias at Work
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve all been to bias training, but it rarely works—and sometimes backfires. Science suggests that to drive real change, it’s not enough to run...
Why it Pays to Raise Pay
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When employees are paid more, they give more. Going above market pay might sound like a fantasy, but in a growing number of companies it’s becoming ...
Dax Shepard Doesn't Believe in Regret
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian, actor, and Armchair Expert host Dax Shepard steps into the hot seat for a conversation with Adam on Clubhouse. They discuss what he's learne...
Bonus: That Blah You’re Feeling Is Called Languishing
03 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Adam wrote a viral article for The New York Times on a feeling many of us are struggling with right now. It's somewhere between burnout and depression...
Glennon Doyle Wants you to Abandon Identity
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Author and activist Glennon Doyle used to say “I am a Christian. I am straight. I am an addict.” Now she simply says “I am.” In this episode, ...
How to Build an Inclusive Workplace
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Over the last year, in the wake of George Floyd’s murder, many companies have paid lip service to racial inclusion. But what does it actually take t...
The Science of Productive Conflict
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Whether it's over a project, politics, or pizza toppings, conflict with colleagues is inevitable. The goal is not to eliminate it; it’s to handle it...
Navigating Career Turbulence
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone’s career will hit some turbulence at some point. The past year has left us all reacting to dramatic change. Instead of pushing harder again...
How to Rethink a Bad Decision
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In life and work, we have a hard time changing course. When we wind up in a miserable job, a failing project, or a floundering romantic relationship, ...
Daniel Kahneman Doesn't Trust Your Intuition
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel Kahneman is a Nobel Prize winner who transformed our understanding of the biases that cloud our thinking. In this conversation, he and Adam exp...
Malcolm Gladwell Questions Everything
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When Adam Grant and Malcolm Gladwell sit down to challenge each other, everything is fair game. Sit ringside for this collegial cage match in which tw...
Jane Goodall on Leadership Lessons from Primates
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever felt your work colleagues sometimes act like animals? In this conversation, Jane and Adam take that idea literally, exploring what Jane'...
Brené Brown on What Vulnerability Isn't
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We usually wear our thickest armor at work, and Brené Brown has blazed the trail of teaching us why—and how to shed it. In this conversation, Adam ...
Think Again: JJ Abrams Takes Adam’s Job
31 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
JJ Abrams joins as the interviewer for an exclusive first look at Adam's forthcoming book: “Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don’t Know....
How Science Can Fix Remote Work
13 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Remote work was a trend that some companies and gig workers were trying out, even as others resisted. Then the pandemic made it an overnight reality f...
Career Decline Isn't Inevitable
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As we age, we often feel like the clock starts ticking on our careers. But there are ways to sustain—and even gain—excellence over time. Meet a mu...
Bonus: The Fall of WeWork's Culture
30 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Exclusive: In his first public interview since WeWork’s collapse, former Chief Growth Officer David Fano opens up about the company’s leadership a...
Reinventing the Job Interview
21 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
"We’ve all answered our share of cringeworthy interview questions—and watched managers pick the wrong person while rejecting the right one. Is it ...
We Don’t Have to Fight Loneliness Alone
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Many workplaces have become increasingly lonely, even before the coronavirus pandemic made more of us literally remote. It’s not just an unpleasant ...
Authenticity Is a Double-Edged Sword
07 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
"Just be yourself." That's popular work advice these days, with more and more companies encouraging people to “be authentic” and bring their whole...
Bonus: Relationships at Work with Esther Perel
30 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Work relationships are complicated. Who holds the power and why? What are effective ways to solve conflict? And how do you know when it’s time to wa...
The Science of the Deal
24 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us negotiate in one of two ways: either you roll right over the other party, or you just roll over. But great negotiators refuse to believe th...
Burnout Is Everyone's Problem
17 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Burnout seems to be everywhere. But it’s not inevitable. Come inside some high-pressure workplaces that have figured out how to fight exhaustion by ...
The Real Reason You Procrastinate
10 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You procrastinate because you're lazy, right? Wrong. The truth is more complex—and far more interesting. Learn how to stop putting off important tas...
Bonus: Wild Work Advice with Cheryl Strayed
12 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We’re constantly seeking advice about our work lives. Which job offer to take. When to quit. Whether to blow the whistle on a bad boss. But so much ...
Bonus: Fadbusting with Freakonomics
20 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Open office plans. Learning styles. 10,000 hours of practice. Freakonomics host Stephen Dubner joins Adam for a live conversation to reveal why some p...
When Strength Becomes Weakness
23 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Excellence comes from doing what you do best—but you need to make sure you’re doing it at the right times. This episode is made possible with the ...
Bouncing Back from Rejection
16 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to face rejection—and even come out stronger because of it. This episode is made possible with the support of Hilton, Accenture, Bonobos, ...
How to Remember Anything
09 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Memory is a skill you can learn -- and a powerful strategy every workplace can harness. This episode is made possible with the support of Accenture, B...
The Office Without A**holes
02 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How do you deal with jerks at work? And is it possible to eliminate them altogether? This episode is made possible with the support of Bonobos, Accent...
The Perils of Following Your Career Passion
26 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
“Do what you love” is often terrible advice. Instead of taking the job that will make you happiest, look for the one where you’ll learn the most...
Networking For People Who Hate Networking
19 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Ditch your business cards. There are more effective, less awkward strategies for building your connections. This episode is made possible with the sup...
Become Friends with Your Rivals
12 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What we can learn about friendly competition from Olympic skiers, elite marathoners, and...food truck vendors. This episode is made possible with the ...
The Creative Power of Misfits
05 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Harness the power of frustrated people to shake up the status quo — just like Pixar did. This episode is made possible with the support of Bonobos, ...
Teaser: WorkLife Season 2
20 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Work doesn't have to suck; science says so. Take a trip inside the minds of expert networkers and Olympic champions, an Oscar-winning director and an ...
Bonus: A Debate with Malcolm Gladwell
10 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In a special live taping at the 92nd Street Y in New York, Adam talks with Revisionist History's Malcolm Gladwell about how to avoid doing highly unde...
Bonus: #MeToo with Ashley Judd, Ronan Farrow, and Tarana Burke
25 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
To find out how to stop sexual harassment at work, Adam talks with three powerful voices of the #MeToo movement: its founder Tarana Burke, Pulitzer Pr...
When Work Takes Over Your Life
18 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Technology is making it harder than ever to disconnect, but it might be easier than you think. To learn about setting boundaries, Adam talks with entr...
A World Without Bosses
11 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Being your own boss can be liberating, but it can also be paralyzing. Adam talks with author Dan Pink about the challenges of working for ourselves an...
Faking Your Emotions at Work
04 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
You manage your own emotions at work—and your coworkers’ and customers’ emotions too. How do you do that without burning out? To find out how to...
How to Trust People You Don’t Like
28 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Astronauts on the International Space Station live in capsules together for months. And yes, they can get on each other's nerves. A crew of astronauts...
Your Hidden Personality
21 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Are you an introvert... or an extrovert? You might not know yourself as well as you think. Adam talks with “Quiet” author Susan Cain and visits a ...
The Problem with All-Stars
14 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Butler Bulldogs have a habit of shocking college basketball fans by beating top teams with far more talent. How do they do it? Adam Grant joins th...
The Daily Show’s Secret to Creativity
07 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Group brainstorming is usually where creativity goes to die. But at The Daily Show with Trevor Noah, they have it down to a science. Adam takes us beh...
How to Love Criticism
28 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What if you could tell your co-workers what you really think of them? At the world’s most successful hedge fund, everyone is rated and ranked consta...
Trailer: WorkLife with Adam Grant
07 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What do the Daily Show, the Boston Celtics, and NASA all have in common? They’re about to change the way you think about work.For the full text tran...