Inspire

Adam Galinsky is an American social psychologist and the Paul Calello Professor of Leadership and Ethics at Columbia Business School. He has published more than 200 scientific articles on leadership, negotiations, diversity, and ethics. Along with Maurice Schweitzer, he co-authored Friend & Foe. He has been a damages expert in numerous defamation cases that have generated more than one-billion in verdicts and settlements, including Dominion Voting Systems v. Fox News. He is an Executive/Associate Producer on two documentaries short-listed for Best Documentary at the Academy Awards. He lives in New York City.

"Chock full of actionable insight, Adam Galinsky’s delightful new book lives up to my very high expectations. In the tradition of Daniel Kahneman, Inspire uncovers the infuriating traps we all fall prey to—and how to recognize and overcome them for better results at work and in life. I was engaged, informed and, yes, inspired, reading it cover to cover.” — Amy C. Edmondson, Novartis Professor of Leadership, Harvard Business School and author of Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well"Inspire is the best book on leadership I’ve read in many years—a masterful blend of intellectual rigor and practical wisdom. Galinsky’s insights will help anyone become an exceptional leader and everyone become a better person." — Daniel H. Pink, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Power of Regret, To Sell is Human, and Drive“Inspire is a captivating journey into the science of inspiration—and how we can inspire others. Through compelling stories, fascinating research, and practical tips, Galinsky reveals a profound approach to drawing out everyone’s best while offering a playbook for fueling motivation, innovation, and success.” — Charles Duhigg, New York Times bestselling author of The Power of Habit and Supercommunicators“Drawing from his groundbreaking scholarship, Galinsky reverse engineers the core skills of inspirational leadership, showing how even the most infuriating of leaders can learn to elevate the people around them. Inspire is a must-read for anyone who wants to be a better leader, a better parent, or a better human being.” — Angela Duckworth, New York Times Bestselling Author of Grit“Like Olympic athletes, most of us strive for excellence in our performance and in our interactions. Inspire has given me the tools to reach others and transform their lives; I’m already spreading the seeds of inspiration.” — Anthony Ervin, 2000 and 2016 Olympic swimming champion“An engaging read on what it takes for leaders to elevate others. Galinsky, an influential social psychologist, fills Inspire with memorable stories, striking studies, and useful advice.” — Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Hidden Potential and Think Again"With incredible storytelling, a framework to keep you oriented, and practical tips, Galinsky shows you how to become a more inspiring and less infuriating person. Inspire will help ensure that we never use our power corruptly.” — Kim Scott, New York Times bestselling author of author Radical Candor and Radical Respect