What Is Your Full Potential — with Adam Grant and Oprah

January 6

46 mins

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Episode Description

Oprah sits down with renowned organizational psychologist and professor Adam Grant to talk about lessons from his latest #1 New York Times bestselling book "Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things.” Known for his research on human potential, Grant shares how anyone can achieve greatness and unlock potential by cultivating character traits like resilience, curiosity, perseverance and embracing discomfort. He shares personal stories of overcoming his own limitations and insights from people who’ve accomplished the extraordinary. Joining the conversation is the first Black Chess Grandmaster Maurice Ashley and people from around the country via Zoom who desire to harness the power of hidden potential.

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00:00:00 - Welcome Adam Grant, author of Hidden Potential

00:04:13 - How character and personality differ

00:06:10 - Action and confidence

00:09:00 - Critics as coaches

00:11:50 - Standing in your values

00:14:15 - What makes a good leader