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Adam Bryant Books

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Adam Bryant is an American journalist and author best known for his 'Corner Office' column in The New York Times, where he interviewed hundreds of CEOs about leadership and management. He has also served as a senior editor and leadership consultant, focusing on executive development and organizational culture.

Known for: The Corner Office: Indispensable and Unexpected Lessons from CEOs on How to Lead and Succeed

Books by Adam Bryant

The Corner Office: Indispensable and Unexpected Lessons from CEOs on How to Lead and Succeed

The Corner Office: Indispensable and Unexpected Lessons from CEOs on How to Lead and Succeed

leadership·10 min read

Based on interviews with more than seventy CEOs, this book distills key insights about leadership, decision-making, and career growth. Adam Bryant, a longtime New York Times columnist, shares practical lessons on how top executives think, communicate, and inspire their teams. The book offers real-world advice for aspiring leaders on navigating challenges, building trust, and achieving success in complex organizations.

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The Importance of Passionate Curiosity

One of the most striking traits I discovered among CEOs is an almost childlike curiosity — a relentless hunger to ask questions and explore. These leaders never stop trying to understand how things work, what people feel, and why challenges persist. Passionate curiosity, I found, isn’t merely intell...

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Battle-Hardened Confidence

Another core pattern among top leaders is what I call 'battle-hardened confidence' — a deep resilience born of facing trials and learning from them. This isn’t bravado or arrogance. It’s a quiet certainty that grows from lived experience. Every CEO I interviewed could recount moments when things wen...

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About Adam Bryant

Adam Bryant is an American journalist and author best known for his 'Corner Office' column in The New York Times, where he interviewed hundreds of CEOs about leadership and management. He has also served as a senior editor and leadership consultant, focusing on executive development and organization...

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Adam Bryant is an American journalist and author best known for his 'Corner Office' column in The New York Times, where he interviewed hundreds of CEOs about leadership and management. He has also served as a senior editor and leadership consultant, focusing on executive development and organizational culture.

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Adam Bryant is an American journalist and author best known for his 'Corner Office' column in The New York Times, where he interviewed hundreds of CEOs about leadership and management. He has also served as a senior editor and leadership consultant, focusing on executive development and organizational culture.

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