In this episode of the Next Big Idea Podcast we site down with Wharton School professor, Adam Grant, about his new book, HIDDEN POTENTIAL: The Science of Achieving Greater Things.
We live in a world that worships talent, a world that cheers natural athletes, exalts child prodigies, and venerates virtuosos. But admiring people who are blessed with innate abilities can lead us to underestimate the range of skills that we can learn and how good we can become. As Adam Grant explains in his new book, “Hidden Potential,” growth is not about the genius you possess - it’s about the character you develop. Adam joins us today to talk about developing the character skills, motivational tools, and learning systems that can help ordinary people achieve extraordinary things.
16:53 🧠 Character skills like discipline, pro-social behavior, and proactivity become crucial for success.
19:01 🏡 Parents influence character development through meaningful conversations.
11:28 ♟️ In areas like chess, character skills are vital for long-term success.
03:45 🧭 Early experiences impact character skills and later success.
22:41 🧒 Character skills can be learned and involve principles.
23:39 🧬 Personality and character can evolve over time.
26:26 🗣️ Embracing discomfort is vital for growth and learning.
36:34 🧽 Being a "sponge" involves absorbing and filtering information.
43:21 🎲 Deliberate play makes skill-building fun and sustains motivation.
44:31 🤸‍♂️ Transform daily tasks into joyful skill-building.
45:24 🧘‍♀️ Short breaks of 5-10 minutes boost progress and performance.
46:45 🎓 Finland's successful education system emphasizes intrinsic motivation and teacher-student continuity.
53:46 💼 Proactive introverts make effective leaders for proactive teams.
56:00 🌐 A lattice management system unlocks collective potential and decision-making.
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