The Curiosity Shop with Brené Brown and Adam Grant

Resisting Influence in an Over-Influenced World

October 1, 2026·48 min·6-min readconversationalself improvement
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Brené Brown and Adam Grant explore why people are susceptible to misinformation, fear-based messaging, and persuasion, especially during vulnerable life moments. They connect personal experiences with caregiving and wellness grifting to broader psychological principles around influence, bel

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Brené BrownAdam GrantDr. CialdiniBrad SagarinMaria Konnikova

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Made to Stickby Chip Heath, Dan HeathFoolproofby Sander von der Linden

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EthicsMental HealthProductivitySelf Improvement

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