// Book comparison
The Righteous Mind vs Think Again
Which should you read? A side-by-side comparison of The Righteous Mind by Jonathan Haidt and Think Again by Adam Grant.
The Righteous Mind
by Jonathan Haidt
★ 4.9/5
Think Again
by Adam Grant
★ 4.9/5
At a glance
| The Righteous Mind | Think Again | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | ★ 4.9/5 | ★ 4.9/5 |
| Pages | 448 | 320 |
| Reading time | ~11.2 h | ~8.0 h |
| Published | 2012 | 2021 |
| Author | Jonathan Haidt | Adam Grant |
| Category | Strategy & Management | Leadership |
| Publisher | Vintage | Viking |
Choose The Righteous Mind if…
- → You're interested in strategy & management.
- → You want the higher-rated book (4.9/5).
Choose Think Again if…
- → You're interested in leadership.
- → You prefer a shorter read (~8.0 hours).
- → You want the more recent perspective (2021).
Key takeaways — The Righteous Mind
- ✓ Apply Moral Foundations Theory to your organizational culture, ensuring that your firm’s mission resonates with all six foundational human values to maximize employee buy-in.
- ✓ Address the Elephant (Intuition) First in your strategic communication, recognizing that people will only accept your logical arguments (the Rider) if they feel an emotional alignment with your goal.
- ✓ Foster Hive-Level Cooperation within your team through shared symbols and common enemies (like market problems), utilizing the human biological drive for collective moral action.
Key takeaways — Think Again
- ✓ Adopt a Scientist Mindset by treating your business strategies as hypotheses that require constant testing and validation against new market data and feedback.
- ✓ Cultivate Confident Humility, acknowledging the limits of your knowledge to remain open to better ideas and more accurate strategic insights from your workforce.
- ✓ Foster a Rethinking Culture within your team by rewarding the 'courage to be wrong' and encouraging the regular questioning of established organizational best practices.
The verdict
If you want the higher-rated, more acclaimed read, start with The Righteous Mind. If you specifically need leadership, Think Again is the better fit. Both summaries are free — no signup required.
❓ FAQ
Is The Righteous Mind or Think Again better? +
The Righteous Mind has the higher reader rating (4.9/5 vs 4.9/5), but "better" depends on your goal. The Righteous Mind focuses on strategy & management, while Think Again focuses on leadership. See the verdict below.
Which is shorter, The Righteous Mind or Think Again? +
Think Again is shorter (320 pages, ~8.0 hours) compared to The Righteous Mind (448 pages, ~11.2 hours).
Should I read The Righteous Mind or Think Again first? +
If you want the quicker, higher-rated read, start with The Righteous Mind. Otherwise read whichever matches your current goal — both summaries are free on BookHubs.