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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'Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things' by Adam Grant:https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/719611/hidden-potential-by-adam-grant/
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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
00:17:18 - First Black Chess Grandmaster Maurice Ashley
00:22:45 - How potential gets overlooked
00:24:10 - How ‘Hidden Potential’ helps educators
00:27:30 - Three priorities for a school to thrive
00:30:25 - Tap into your hidden potential
00:33:28 - Confidence in your ability to learn
00:34:50 - Managing perfectionism
00:38:00 - Appreciate your progress
00:39:30 - What keeps Oprah motivated
'Move by Move: Life Lessons on and Off the Chessboard' by Maurice Ashley:https://mauriceashley.com/move-by-move/
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