Book Club: Hidden Potential at Work | Why Growth Beats Polish
From The Corporate Cliché Podcast by thecorporateclichepodcast
February 2, 2026 · 43 min · Episode 24
About this episode
In this episode, Jen and Jess discuss Adam Grant's book 'Hidden Potential' and explore the importance of growth over innate talent in the corporate world.
Welcome back to the Corporate Cliché Podcast! Join Jen + Jess for honest, unfiltered watercooler conversations about what it’s really like working in corporate. In this Book Club episode, we’re diving into Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things by Adam Grant. This conversation challenges the corporate obsession with talent, polish, and pedigree—and replaces it with something far more powerful: growth, character, and support. From underdog stories and leadership lessons to imposter syndrome, perfectionism, and workplace culture, Jen + Jess break down why potential isn’t something you’re born with—it’s something you unlock. If you’ve ever felt overlooked, underestimated, or “not quite there yet,” this episode is for you.
Topics covered
- Hidden Potential
- growth
- character
- support
- imposter syndrome
- perfectionism
- workplace culture
Keywords
- corporate culture
- leadership
- underdog stories
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things
Books & works: Hidden Potential at Work |, Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things
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