Marissa King

 

 

 

Marissa King

 

 

 

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"The latest book on the always fascinating topic of networks and networking… A useful guide, updated with the latest research, including her own, to mapping, exploring and developing your existing social links." Financial Times

“…a fascinating study for anyone curious about human interaction.“
-Booklist

“…one of the most interesting and useful books ever written on networking. “
-Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Originals and Give and Take, and

“…a fascinating look at the particulars of impactful networks“
-David Epstein, New York Times bestselling author of Range and The Sports Gene

Social Chemistry helps you to create new relationships and strengthen your existing ones…”
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Eve Rodsky, New York Times Bestseller of Fair Play

"The book is full of wisdom and entertaining anecdotes"—The Economist


"It turns out, most of us are social nincompoops. We're friends with whoever happens to be seated next to us at work or school. We go to happy hours to meet new people but end up talking to the three people we already know. We ghost our friends rather than face difficult conversations. And these seemingly small choices, taken together, have a huge impact on our life outcomes... King calls on us to be intentional not just with our individual relationships, but with our networks."
The New York Times Book Review

Social Chemistry will utterly transform the way you think about “networking.” Understanding the contours of your social network can dramatically enhance personal relationships, work life, and even your global impact. Are you an Expansionist, a Broker, or a Convener? The answer matters more than you think.

HIGHLIGHTS

 
 

The Science of Building Better Relationships

Marissa King
| Ten Percent Happier with Dan Harris | APR 28, 2021

 

Research: We’re Losing Touch with Our Networks

Marissa King and Balázs Kovács
| HBR | FEB 12, 2021

 
Luis Venegas, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Luis Venegas, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

 
 

The Upside of Eating Lunch Alone

THE WALL STREET JOURNAL | OCT 30, 2019

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The Problem With Popular Employees

THE WALL STREET JOURNAL | AUG 15, 2018

 

The Hidden Status Battles That Can Roil the Office

THE WALL STREET JOURNAL | FEB 19, 2018

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The Power of Listening
(and How So Few Bosses Actually Do It)

THE WALL STREET JOURNAL | AUG 13, 2017
#3 Small-Business Posts of 2017 from The Experts Blog

 
 
 

Speaking

 

Biography Presents: Creative Trailblazer

COURSES TAUGHT

Managing Strategic Networks
Managing Groups and Teams
Organizational Change
Networks and Innovation
Leadership

 
 

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RESEARCH

 

Selected Articles

 
 

Professor King’s work examines social influence, social networks, and team dynamics. Her most recent line of research analyzes the individual and group level behaviors that are necessary to implement changes in the (re)design of organizations using wearable social sensors.

This work highlights the unanticipated consequences that micro-level social networks can have in mediating planned change initiatives. More generally, Professor King’s research investigates the social processes underlying the adoption, diffusion, and utilization of new information.

Marissa King’s research has been featured in the New York Times, the Wall Street JournalThe Atlantic, and NPR among other media outlets.