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Adam Galinsky is one of the world’s foremost scholars in the fields of management and social psychology.

What Sets Adam Apart

  • Thought Leadership: Over 300 scientific articles and chapters that bridge theory and practice.
  • Global Influence: Featured in leading media outlets such as The New York Times, CNBC, The Wall Street Journal, BBC, and The Economist.
  • Proven Impact: Pivotal contributions to high-stakes legal cases and corporate leadership programs.
  • Dynamic Storytelling: The ability to connect with audiences through engaging narratives and actionable insights.

Bio

Adam Galinsky is a world-renowned expert in social psychology, leadership, and organizational behavior. As a professor at Columbia Business School, he has dedicated his career to advancing our understanding of human behavior. As the Paul Calello Professor of Leadership and Ethics, Adam’s work seamlessly blends academic rigor with practical application, empowering individuals and organizations to be more effective decision-makers, dynamic problem-solvers, value-creating negotiators, and inclusive innovators.

Adam’s forthcoming book, Inspire: The Universal Path for Leading Yourself and Others, provides a groundbreaking framework for becoming a more inspiring leader. Drawing on decades of scientific research, captivating stories, and practical strategies, Inspire equips readers with the tools to transform themselves and the people around them to fuel motivation, drive innovation, and foster cooperation.

He is also the co-author of the critically acclaimed and best-selling Friend & Foe: When to Cooperate, When to Compete, and How to Succeed at Both, a riveting guide for navigating the complexities of human relationships in business and beyond. Both books are celebrated for making cutting-edge research accessible and actionable for leaders and professionals.

Adam is a sought-after speaker, known for his engaging presentations that captivate audiences around the globe. His TED Talk, “How to Speak Up for Yourself,” has been viewed over 7.7 million times, confirming his reputation as a thought leader in leadership, negotiation, and communication. His innovative insights and dynamic teaching style have earned him teaching and mentoring awards at Princeton University, Northwestern University, and Columbia University. . 

Through keynotes and workshops, Adam delivers transformative insights tailored to global audiences, from Fortune 500 companies to nonprofit organizations to local and national governments.

Adam is one of the most respected expert witnesses in the fields of defamation and organizational misconduct , with a track record of over $1 billion in verdicts and settlements linked to his testimony, reports, and advice. His contributions have been pivotal in high-profile cases, including:

  • US Dominion, Inc. v. Fox Corporation
  • Louis Bacon v. Peter Nygard
  • Duke Lacrosse Players v. Duke University
  • Dr. Luke v. Kesha

Leveraging his deep social science knowledge, Adam provides clear, persuasive, and easily understood analyses of reputational harm and organizational dynamics, making him an invaluable asset in the courtroom.

Academic Achievements

Adam’s research has received numerous national and international awards from the scientific community. 

  • Columbia University Faculty Mentoring Award. Recognizes two senior faculty members who have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to developing the careers of tenure-track and mid-career faculty. 2022
  • Diener Mid-Career Award in Social Psychology, Society of Personality and Social Psychology. Given annually to one “mid-career scholar whose work has added substantially to the body of knowledge in social psychology.” 2016
  • Career Trajectory Award, Society of Experimental Social Psychology. Given annually to one researcher for “uniquely creative and influential scholarly productivity at or near the peak of one's scientific career.” 2016
  • World’s 50 Best B-School Professors, Poets and Quants, 2012.
  • Master Teacher in Ethics, Wheatley Institution at Brigham Young University and the Society for Business Ethics, 2012.
  • Ver Steeg Distinguished Research Fellow. Recognizes “a Northwestern faculty member whose research and scholarship is so outstanding as to enhance the reputation of Northwestern, nationally and internationally.” Awarded to one faculty member per year across Northwestern University. 2011.

Contact Info

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