Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don’t Know

Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don’t Know

• Genre: Nonfiction; psychology; self-help; business
• Originally Published: 2021
• Reading Level/Interest: College/adult
• Structure/Length: 4 parts, 11 chapters, prologue, and epilogue; approximately 320 pages; approximately 6 hours, 40 minutes on audio
• Central Concern: Think Again examines the art of rethinking: learning to question your opinions and open other people’s minds, which, according to the text, can position you for excellence at work and wisdom in life. Adam Grant explores how an ability to reconsider assumptions and embrace being wrong can lead to personal and professional growth. Through a blend of psychology, behavioral science, and real-life examples, Grant encourages readers to foster a culture of learning and flexibility, challenging traditional notions of intelligence and success.

Adam Grant, Author

• Bio: Born 1981; American psychologist and author; professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania; specializes in organizational psychology; known for his research on leadership, motivation, and workplace dynamics
• Other Works: Give and Take: A Revolutionary Approach to Success (2013); Originals: How Non-Conformists Move the World (2016); Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy (2017, co-authored with Sheryl Sandberg)

CENTRAL THEMES connected and noted throughout this Teaching Guide:

• Thinking Like a Scientist
• Separating Identities From Ideas
• The Individual and the Community

STUDY OBJECTIVES: In accomplishing the components of this Teaching Guide, students will: