How to Motivate & Empower Others – Insights from Prof. Adam Galinsky’s Inspire

Are you a leader who inspires or one who infuriates? In Inspire, social psychologist and leadership expert Adam Galinsky unpacks the science behind inspirational leadership. Drawing on three decades of research, he explores how visionaries, exemplars, and mentors create lasting impact - while others spark frustration. Through compelling stories and practical insights, Galinsky reveals that inspiration isn’t an innate trait but a skill anyone can cultivate. Whether you're a leader, team member, or parent, this book offers a roadmap to motivate, empower, and transform those around you. In this episode, Prof. Adam Galinsky shares profound insights from his latest book, “Inspire: The Universal Path for Leading Yourself and Others.” Prof. Adam Galinsky is the Vice Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Paul Calello Professor of Leadership and Ethics at the Columbia Business School. Professor Galinsky has published over 300 articles in management and social psychology, focusing on leadership, negotiations, diversity, decision-making, and ethics. He co-authored the best-selling book Friend & Foe, praised by The New York Times, Financial Times, and The Economist. His TED talk, How to Speak Up for Yourself, is one of the most popular, with over 7.4 million views. Professor Galinsky’s research has earned numerous national and international awards. In 2016, he received the Career Trajectory Award for "uniquely creative and influential scholarly productivity." Poets & Quants named him one of the World’s 50 Best B-School Professors in 2012. In 2022, Columbia University honored him with its Mentoring Award for his exceptional commitment to faculty development. Professor Galinsky has received teaching awards at the Kellogg School of Management and Princeton University. He has also consulted and conducted executive workshops for hundreds of global clients, including Fortune 100 companies, non-profits, and government entities. Prof. Galinsky earned his M.A. and Ph.D. from Princeton University and his B.A. from Harvard University. This podcast is brought to you by Global Management Consultancy. For more information, please visit www.globalmanagementconsultancy.com. Disclaimer: A. The background music used in this video is the property of its respective developer and is protected by Copyright. Although it is a free version, Business Talk, Global Management Consultancy and Deepak Bhatt do not hold the rights to this music. B. Prof. Adam Galinsky has generously shared profound insights from his forthcoming book, “Inspire: The Universal Path for Leading Yourself and Others,” during his appearance on the Business Talk Podcast Channel. The uploaded video contains copyrighted material; therefore, any modifications to graphics, music, or the presence of the author or host are strictly prohibited.#MentorshipMatters