Leading growth: Reinvention, resilience, and the power of a bold leadership

“There are no such things as obstacles. There are hills to be climbed, there are objects to go around, but they’re not stopping you.”

— Shonda Rhimes

In this unforgettable live-recorded session from Uplift 2025, Shonda Rhimes, the visionary creator behind Scandal, Bridgerton, and Inventing Anna, joins renowned organizational psychologist Adam Grant for an honest, inspiring conversation on reinvention, resilience, and bold leadership. Moderated by Alexi Robichaux, BetterUp’s co-founder and CEO, the session offers a behind-the-scenes look at how one of the most prolific creatives in entertainment approaches decision-making, storytelling, and leading with imagination.

Viewers will walk away with powerful insights on how to embrace reinvention as a muscle, set boundaries to protect creative focus, lead teams with trust, and communicate with candor—especially in crisis. It's a masterclass in human-centered leadership for HR professionals and people leaders navigating complexity and change.

SPEAKERS

Shonda Rhimes
Award-winning writer, producer, author, and CEO of Shondaland

Adam Grant
Organizational psychologist, bestselling author, and Chair of the BetterUp Center for Purpose & Performance