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Eric M. Bailey

Bestselling Author and President of Bailey Strategic Innovation Group

Eric M. Bailey is 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 human communication consulting firms in the United States. Eric has a diverse set of experiences that includes helping NFL All-Pro Larry Fitzgerald pet a rhinoceros, doing barrel rolls in an F-16, and chatting with LL Cool J on the campus of Harvard University.Honored as Diversity Leader of the Year, Eric is the creator of the Principles of Human Understanding™, a leadership and communication methodology based in brain science and psychology. Eric’s unique style blends fact and emotion and finds ways to appeal to the analytical thinkers, the emotional feelers, and everyone in between. Eric has a unique ability to communicate complex concepts and emotional topics in practical, easy-to-comprehend ways, aiding in self-awareness and knowledge retention.As a honoree of the prestigious 40 Under 40 award, Eric has been featured on CNN, The Wall Street Journal, Fox Soul, Huffington Post, Forbes, the Consciously Unbiased Podcast and has helped leaders and teams across the world see common problems from new and different perspectives. Eric works with Google Inc, Zelle, the US Air Force, Los Angeles County, the City of St. Louis, Phoenix Police Department and many more. Eric also runs a YouTube series of 2-minute executive lessons called The Walking Meeting (www.thewalkingmeeting.com).Eric has a Master’s degree in Leadership and Organizational Psychology from Saint Louis University and is a lifetime learner of human and organizational behavior. When not working or researching, you can find Eric and his wife Jamie racing on their road bikes, being cheered on by their three children. Eric understands that the success that he has been blessed with is not the end result, but rather a moment of time in his fight to have a greater impact on the world.

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Wed, May 14, 11:00 am - 12:15 pm MT

The Cure for Frustration: Using Brain Science to Explain the Fight for Significance

RISE UP FOR YOU

What if the key to unlocking better leadership, better communication and better relationships was understanding the inherent human need for significance? In this session bestselling author and President of Bailey Strategic Innovation Group, Eric M. Bailey, introduces a way to see the world through the lens of understanding empathy. Learn how to recognize the indications that someone is “fighting for significance” and how to shift your perspective to build an environment of productive mutual respect and understanding. Walk away with practical skills to transform conflict into collaboration, creating deeper connections, and more meaningful relationships.

Key takeaways include:

A profound new understanding of frustration and how to experience less frustration at work and at home
The ability to recognize the key drivers of irrational behavior
The tools to improve collaboration and productivity

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DEI & Neurodiversity | Employee Engagement & Experience | ERGs & Workplace Culture | Leadership & Talent Management | Workplace Culture & Innovation

Eric M. Bailey

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Book

The Cure for Stupidity: Using Brain Science to Explain Irrational Behavior at Work

Video

Why Being Ignored Actually Hurts

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Podcast

The Cure for Stupidity

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