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Expert on rethinking our assumptions about work, motivation, collaboration, culture, leadership, and potential. #1 NYT bestselling author of 6 books that have sold millions of copies and been translated into 45 languages, most recently "Hidden Potential" and "Think Again." TED talks have been viewed over 35 million times. Host of the TED podcasts Re:Thinking and WorkLife, with over 80 million downloads. Wrote a viral op-ed on languishing that was the most-read NYT article of 2021 and the most-saved across all platforms.
Served on the U.S. Department of Defense Innovation Board. Keynote speaking and advising clients include Google, Pixar, the NBA, and the Gates Foundation. Recognized as one of the world's 10 most influential management thinkers, Fortune's 40 under 40, and Oprah's Super Soul 100. Wharton's top-rated professor for 7 straight years; has over 10 million followers on social media. BA, Harvard; PhD, University of Michigan. Former junior Olympic springboard diver.