The Curiosity Shop with Brené Brown and Adam Grant

Are You a Preacher, Prosecutor, Scientist, or Politician?

May 14, 2026·1h 1m·6-min readconversationalself improvement
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Brené Brown and Adam Grant explore how people slip into unproductive mental modes — preacher, prosecutor, and politician — especially under stress, and advocate for embracing scientist and teacher mindsets to foster curiosity, growth, and better decision-making.


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Brené Brown

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Brené BrownAdam GrantEric RiesSitkinWilsonGilbertAbelson

Books

Think Againby Adam GrantThe Lean Startupby Eric Ries

Topics

LeadershipManagementNegotiationPersonal FinanceProductivitySelf Improvement

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