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# [Andy Stanley | September 2024: Unlocking Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things with Adam Grant - Andy Stanley](https://andystanley.com/podcast/september-2024-unlocking-hidden-potential-the-science-of-achieving-greater-things-with-adam-grant)

 Written by [Andy Stanley](https://andystanley.com/podcast/author/andy-stanley) | September 2, 2024

Achieving greater things is not about the genius we possess—it’s about the character we develop. In this episode, Adam Grant and I discuss how developing character skills, seeking advice, and aiming for excellence over perfection can unlock our hidden potential and achieve greater things.

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Recognized as one of *Forbes’ *[6 Leadership Podcasts To Listen To In 2024](https://www.forbes.com/sites/rachelwells/2023/12/31/new-year-new-leader-6-leadership-podcasts-to-listen-to-in-2024/?sh=5a71451b70c8) and one of the [Best Leadership Podcasts To Stay in the Know for CEOs](https://www.industryleadersmagazine.com/best-leadership-podcasts-to-stay-in-the-know-for-ceos/), according to *Industry Leader Magazine.*

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