Adam Galinsky
Adam Galinsky (Adam Daniel Galinsky) was born in 1969 and is currently 57 years old. Adam Galinsky was born in Chapel Hill, NC, USA. Galinsky attended Harvard University where he received a B.A. in Psychology and Princeton University. where he received an M.A. and PhD in Social Psychology.
Adam Galinsky is a reputable expert in human group behavior, leadership, and social psychology.
At Columbia Business School, where he worked as a professor, Galinsky focused on understanding how people work together, make decisions, speak up, and handle power. He studies human behavior to explain why people act as they do in moments of cooperation, leadership, and conflict.
Much of his work is about communication and leadership. He researches how leaders can build trust, inspire others, and create workplaces where subordinates feel confident to share their perspectives. He also looks at how authority and power change how people listen, speak, and think.
His research has been used by teams, managers, and organizations desiring to enhance decision-making, teamwork, and fairness.
As a speaker, he has given talks and led workshops worldwide for government organizations, nonprofit groups, and business leaders. Adam Galinsky usually emphasizes standing up for oneself, resolving conflict, and negotiating.
Beyond speaking and teaching, Adam has also worked in legal cases as an expert witness in cases involving organizational misconduct and reputational harm. His analysis of group dynamics, public perception, and social behavior has been instrumental in how those cases played out.
Through legal work, research, speaking, and teaching, Adam Galinsky has become one of the leading voices on helping organizations become more effective and fair, in addition to understanding people.
In 2014, Galinsky published the work
Friend and Foe.
In the work, he asserts that success is not a product of only cooperating or competing. Instead, he believes that most people will adapt both in the natural course of things. In every relationship, we are sometimes rivals and sometimes partners.
The author demonstrates how learning when to compete and when to cooperate leads to better results. Using real-life examples and research, he explains how to negotiate wisely, repair and build trust, gain influence, and manage conflict.
Galinsky also examines themes of motivation, talent, honesty, and power as he helps his readers balance competition and teamwork in their everyday lives.
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Adam Galinsky: F.A.Q
When was Adam Galinsky Born? How old is Adam Galinsky?
Adam Galinsky was born in 1969. Adam Galinsky is currently 57 years old.
Where was Adam Galinsky Born?
Adam Galinsky was born in Chapel Hill, NC, USA and is American.
What was the first book Adam Galinsky wrote?
The first book written by Adam Galinsky was Friend & Foe, published in 2014.
What was the most recent book Adam Galinsky wrote?
His most recently released work was Inspire on January 21st, 2025.
Are there upcoming new books by Adam Galinsky?
Adam Galinsky does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.
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How many books has Adam Galinsky written?
Adam Galinsky has written 2 books. All of his books are Non-Fiction Books.