Adam Grant: 3 Myths About How People Bond

Instant chemistry is overrated. Keeping the peace can hold you back. And the person you can’t stand might become a close friend.

Adam Grant, Wharton organizational psychologist and bestselling author of Think Again and Give and Take, joins Philip Meissner to reveal what we get wrong about human connection. Sharing insights from his new book, Vibe, and the surprising story of his feud with Brené Brown, he explains how stronger bonds begin when we rethink our assumptions.

Discover:

Three myths that stop us from connecting
Why a difficult conversation can bring people closer
How rivals can become trusted friends
A better conversation starter than “What do you do?”
Why asking for help can build a stronger bond than small talk

Watch the full episode to understand why we click, why we don’t, and how to connect with more people.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction

00:44 Why Human Connection Matters

02:27 Connection in Hybrid Work

04:35 Three Myths About Connection

06:25 Becoming Friends with Brené Brown

09:59 Four Types of Relationships

12:11 Bringing People Together

17:05 Healthy Conflict Builds Connection

20:18 A Better Way to Start Conversations

21:31 AI and Human Relationships

23:29 Connecting as an Introvert

27:27 Connecting Through Shared Interests

30:15 Reasons for Optimism

Connect with Adam Grant:

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/adammgrant

Website: adamgrant.net

New book: Vibe: The Secrets of Strong Connections in a Lonely World explores the social science of human connection and challenges conventional ideas about how we build strong relationships.

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