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Chess grandmaster Maurice Ashley on why mistakes are our greatest teachers

Chess grandmaster Maurice Ashley on why mistakes are our greatest teachers

FromWorkLife with Adam Grant


Chess grandmaster Maurice Ashley on why mistakes are our greatest teachers

FromWorkLife with Adam Grant

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Length:
39 minutes
Released:
Dec 19, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Maurice Ashley is a trailblazing chess grandmaster — the first African-American player to claim that prestigious title. He’s also a chess coaching legend, as spotlighted in Adam's new book, “Hidden Potential.” Adam and Maurice discuss the lessons from losing, the benefits of respecting your opponents, and what drives a winning strategy in chess and life. Transcripts for ReThinking are available at go.ted.com/RWAGscripts
Released:
Dec 19, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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You spend a quarter of your life at work. You should enjoy it! Organizational psychologist Adam Grant takes you inside the minds of some of the world’s most unusual professionals to discover the keys to a better work life. From learning how to love your rivals to harnessing the power of frustration, one thing’s for sure: You’ll never see your job the same way again.