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Malcolm Gladwell: Contrarian Thinking, Social Change and Why CEOs Should Be Boring
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Malcolm Gladwell: Contrarian Thinking, Social Change and Why CEOs Should Be Boring

In Good Company with Nicolai Tangen · Norges Bank Investment Management

January 22, 202552m 57s

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Show Notes

In this episode of In Good Company, Nicolai Tangen and bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell explore why core human challenges remain unchanged despite technological advancement. Gladwell shares fascinating insights on wealth psychology and leadership, revealing why successful people can't step away from work and what makes mediocrity in sports valuable. He also takes us behind the scenes of his creative process, explaining why he prefers interviewing people "five steps down" from CEOs and how he crafts compelling narratives. Ever wonder why the wealthy tend to complain more than others? Or what makes some people naturally contrarian? Tune in to find out!


In Good Company is hosted by Nicolai Tangen, CEO of Norges Bank Investment Management. New full episodes every Wednesday, and don't miss our Highlight episodes every Friday.


The production team for this episode includes Isabelle Karlsson and PLAN-B's Niklas Figenschau Johansen, Sebastian Langvik-Hansen and Pål Huuse. Background research was conducted by Teodora Cowie.




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