Adam Grant

Adam Grant is the Saul P. Steinberg Professor of Management and Professor of Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School, Department of Management. His research interests include generosity and helping, job design and meaningful work, leadership and culture, originality and non-conformity, work motivation and success. He is recognized as Wharton’s top-rated professor for seven consecutive years and has authored several best-selling books. His work has been featured in major publications and has influenced organizations globally. Grant also hosts the TED original podcast WorkLife and has delivered widely viewed TED talks on topics such as originality and generosity.

Adam M. Grant is a professor at The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, focusing on work motivation, job design, prosocial and proactive behaviors, creativity, and personality. His research explores how intrinsic and prosocial motivations drive employee performance, creativity, and well-being. Grant investigates the dynamics of proactivity, the role of relational job design, and the impact of prosocial behaviors on organizational outcomes. His work also examines the interplay between personality, meaning, and motivation in the workplace, emphasizing the importance of gratitude, commitment, and transformational leadership. His publications highlight the significance of task significance, beneficiary contact, and the balance between personal and organizational goals.