Inspire

An engaging and rigorous exploration of the science of being inspiring, offering compelling stories, fascinating research, and practical tips for addressing the common problems and dilemmas we face every day—showing how all of us, regardless of status or circumstance, can be more inspiring more of the time in our lives.

There are two kinds of leaders that populate the world: those who inspire, and those who infuriate. Inspiring leaders elevate, motivate, and guide us to become a better version of ourselves. Infuriating leaders, conversely, cause frustration and resentment instead of agreement and action. Together, inspiring and infuriating leaders represent a universal continuum that is rooted in the very architecture of the human brain. But inspiring leaders aren’t born. Instead, we inspire or infuriate in any given moment through our behavior, words, and presence.

Social psychologist and leadership expert Adam Galinsky has spent his career building a quantifiable method of determining who is inspiring versus who is infuriating, and where various leaders—presidents, CEOs, coaches, teachers, parents, and a wealth of others—currently land. In this captivating book, Galinsky identifies the three universal characteristics of truly inspiring leaders:

• Visionaries offer a big-picture, optimistic, and accessible vision of the future
• Exemplars are courageous and calm protectors, expressing authentic passion, while remaining consistent in word and deed
• Mentors encourage, empower, and challenge others

Drawing on decades of scientific studies and global consulting experiences, Galinsky presents an elegant yet profound approach to building leadership skills that anyone can use to fuel motivation, innovation, and cooperation. For current and aspiring leaders alike, Inspire is an invaluable guide to becoming not only a leader but an effective decision maker, a wise problem-solver, a value-creating negotiator, a fair allocator, and an inclusive and ethical guide.

"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“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“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“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"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“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"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

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.

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