Why Great Teams Don't Need to Like Each Other

Harvard Business Review · Oct 24, 2026 · 36m

Do great teams need to like each other to succeed? Organizational psychologist Adam Grant says no. What matters more is alignment around a shared purpose—and a willingness to challenge one another.

Uploaded 21-10-26

In this episode of HBR IdeaCast, Grant joins host Adi Ignatius to discuss his new book, Vibe, and what leaders can do to build stronger teams, improve workplace culture, and foster meaningful connections. He explains why task cohesion matters more than social bonding, how to encourage productive disagreement, and why hiring for cultural fit can leave organizations vulnerable to…