Social Psychologist & Leadership Expert; Paul Calello Professor at Columbia Business School; Author of "Friend & Foe" & "Inspire"

New York, NY, USA
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Adam Galinsky Biography

Adam Galinsky is a social psychologist and the Paul Calello Professor of Leadership and Ethics at Columbia Business School, where he also serves as vice dean for diversity, equity, and inclusion. Galinsky has published more than 200 scientific articles, chapters, and teaching cases in management and social psychology, with research and teaching focused on leadership, power, negotiations, decision-making, diversity, and ethics. He holds a doctorate from Princeton University and graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Harvard University.

Galinsky's academic career includes positions at the Kellogg School of Management, where he twice received the Chair's Core Course teaching award for his work on leadership, and at Columbia Business School, where he chaired the Management Division, overseeing more than 40 faculty members and guiding curriculum development for MBA and executive programs. He has consulted with and conducted executive workshops for clients worldwide, including Fortune 100 firms, nonprofits, and government organizations. His research and insights have appeared in The Economist, The New York Times, The New Yorker, National Public Radio, and the Wall Street Journal.

Galinsky is the co-author of the book "Friend & Foe," which explores conflict and cooperation and has been reviewed by the New York Times, Financial Times, and The Economist. He is also the author of "Inspire: The Universal Path for Leading Yourself and Others," which examines leadership archetypes and personal development. His TED Talk, "How to Speak Up for Yourself," has been viewed by millions, reflecting his influence in leadership, negotiation, and communication.

Galinsky has received national and international awards for his teaching and research, including two major mid-career awards in social psychology. He received the Career Trajectory Award for scholarly productivity and was recognized by Thinkers50 as one of the best thinkers on talent. Columbia University honored him with its Mentoring Award for his commitment to faculty mentoring.

In addition to his academic work, Galinsky has served as a damages expert in defamation trials involving reputational damage, including high-profile cases such as Dominion Voting Systems v. Fox News and Bacon v. Nygard, with his expert reports and testimony contributing to significant verdicts and settlements. He is also the associate producer of the documentaries "Horns and Halos" and "Battle for Brooklyn," both short-listed among the final contenders for Best Documentary at the Academy Awards.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 10/09/2026.

Adam Galinsky Videos

Leadership: People, Teams & Organizations - Meet Professor Adam ...

Leadership: People, Teams & Organizations - Meet Professor Adam ...

Adam Galinsky & Maurice Schweitzer: "Friend & Foe" | Talks at Google

Adam Galinsky & Maurice Schweitzer: "Friend & Foe" | Talks at Google

Columbia & Wharton Business School Professors Adam Galinsky & Maurice Schweitzer visit Google to talk about their new book, "Friend & Foe: When to...

Adam Galinsky: How to speak up for yourself TEDxNewYork

Adam Galinsky: How to speak up for yourself TEDxNewYork

Speaking up is hard to do, even when you know you should. Learn how to assert yourself, navigate tricky social situations and expand your personal...

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