What Adam Grant has said about Dormant ties
2 quotes · 1 episode · Oct 22, 2026
Adam Grant, American organizational psychologist, Wharton professor, and author, has been quoted on Dormant ties 2 times in 1 episode of The Mel Robbins Podcast, most recently on October 22, 2026. Each quote below is verbatim and links to the moment it was said.
In their words
Grant said that research shows people enjoy reconnecting with dormant ties about 90 percent of the time.
“when we actually have the courage to reach out and reconnect, 90% of the time, we enjoy it”
The Mel Robbins Podcast: How to Unlock Your Full Potential with #1 Professor Adam Grant (Oct 22, 2026) · Listen from 38:38
Grant said that dormant ties provide better advice than current contacts because current contacts tend to offer redundant information.
“you get better advice and help from your dormant ties than from your current context”
The Mel Robbins Podcast: How to Unlock Your Full Potential with #1 Professor Adam Grant (Oct 22, 2026) · Listen from 40:25
Episodes
How to Unlock Your Full Potential with #1 Professor Adam GrantThe Mel Robbins Podcast · Oct 22, 2026 · 1 h 19 min
Mel Robbins talks with organizational psychologist Adam Grant about hidden potential, decision-making, confidence, reconnecting with dormant ties, the three kinds of relationship vibes, and workplace success.
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