BA, Harvard; PhD, University of Michigan. Leading expert on how we can find motivation and meaning, and live more generous and creative lives. Author of three New York Times bestselling books that have sold over a million copies and been translated into 35 languages: “Give and Take”, “Originals”, and “Option B” with Sheryl Sandberg. Contributing writer on work and psychology for the New York Times. TED talks have been viewed over 16 million times. Host of TED podcast WorkLife, which has spent two weeks as #1 on the Apple charts. Keynote speaking and consulting clients include Google, the Gates Foundation, the NBA, Goldman Sachs, and the US Army and Navy. Recognized as one of the world's 10 most influential management thinkers and Fortune's 40 under 40. Wharton’s top-rated professor for seven straight years; has over 3 million followers on social media. Former junior Olympic springboard diver.