Eric M. Bailey is an expert in human communication and behavioral science, known for transforming how teams understand and connect with one another.
He’s the bestselling author of The Cure for Stupidity: Using Brain Science to Explain Irrational Behavior and president of Bailey Strategic Innovation Group, one of the fastest-growing communication consulting firms in the U.S.
Communication does not happen when the message is sent. Communication happens when the message is received.
Blending brain science, psychology, and storytelling, Eric makes complex ideas click — for analytical thinkers, emotional feelers, and everyone in between.
Standout achievements:
📘 Honored as Diversity Leader of the Year and 40 Under 40 award recipient
🧠 Creator of the Principles of Human Understanding, a breakthrough leadership methodology
🦏 Once pet a rhino with NFL legend Larry Fitzgerald
What you’ll learn from Tasha at Workhuman Live:
🪞 How brain science can help you understand irrational behavior
👂 Tools to bridge perspectives and build lasting trust across teams
🔥 Insights that spark understanding, connection, and real human progress
Eric’s ideas driving the dialogue:
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