Physician Know Thy Shelf

The Department of Pediatrics' book club for members with a leadership role or who are aspiring leaders

Books

A leadership book club 

For current and aspiring physician leaders in the Department of Pediatrics. Our aim is the creation of an environment that fosters peer mentoring and sharing of leadership experiences anchored in a facilitated discussion about a high value book that highlights an important aspect of leadership skill development. 

For each installment of Physician Know Thy Shelf, a new book will be selected from a curated list approximately 2 months before the meeting and advertised in the Department of Pediatrics Weekly Bulletin.

The first 10 registrants will receive a free hard copy of the book, so don’t miss out!

First event

Date: Monday, November 17 2025 
Time: 5:00 - 7:00 pm 
Location: ACH Physician's Lounge

Please register below to attend!

Think Again The Power of Knowing What You Don’t Know

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Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don’t Know

Adam Grant

Adam Grant is an organizational psychologist at Wharton, where he has been the top-rated professor for seven straight years. His books have sold millions of copies, his TED talks have been viewed more than 30 million times, and he hosts the hit podcast Re:Thinking. His pioneering research on motivation and meaning has enabled people to reach their aspirations and exceed others' expectations. His viral piece on languishing was the most-read New York Times article of 2021 and the most-saved article across platforms. 

He has been recognized as one of the world's ten most influential management thinkers and Fortune's 40 Under 40, and has received distinguished scientific achievement awards from the American Psychological Association and the National Science Foundation. Grant received his B.A. from Harvard University and his Ph.D. from the University of Michigan, and he is a former Junior Olympic springboard diver. He lives in Philadelphia with his wife and their three children.

Registration

The first 10 people to register will receive a free copy of the book!

Organizational Organizational Affiliation (can select more than one)
Role (can select more than one)
e.g., Professor, Associate Professor

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