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Transform workplace communication with Eric M. Bailey, speaker and brain science expert. Eric works with teams to reduce organizational friction and build trust, delivering research-based strategies for clients including Google, US Air Force, and Phoenix Police Department.
Eric M. Bailey cuts through the noise of workplace communication with brain science that works. As President of Bailey Strategic Innovation Group, he transforms how teams handle irrational behavior through his Principles of Human Understanding™ methodology. His bestseller The Cure for Stupidity offers practical solutions for the communication breakdowns plaguing modern organizations.
In keynotes like "Wholly Shift," Eric delivers more than theory—he provides tools that organizations immediately implement to reduce workplace friction and build trust. By revealing how brain chemistry influences decision-making, he helps teams move beyond frustration to genuine connection and collaboration.
With clients ranging from Google to the US Air Force and Phoenix Police Department, Eric brings versatile expertise to diverse environments. His master's degree in Leadership and Organizational Development from Saint Louis University grounds his approach in research, while his appearances on CNN, Forbes, and Huffington Post demonstrate his ability to translate complex concepts into accessible strategies.
Teams working with Eric report not just improved communication but transformed cultures where innovation thrives. When miscommunication costs businesses billions annually, Eric's brain-based approach offers a clear competitive advantage.
Book Eric when your organization needs to break through communication barriers and build the trust essential for today's collaborative workplace.
Topics, sessions and talks
In "Change vs. The Brain," Eric M. Bailey explores the intricate relationship between change and our cognitive processes. He delves into how understanding brain functions can enhance change management strategies, making them more effective. Attendees will learn practical insights on navigating organizational change, leveraging neuroscience to foster resilience, and implementing strategies that align with how people naturally process change. This session promises to transform perspectives on managing change in any organization.
In "The Cure For Stupidity," Eric M. Bailey explores how brain science reveals the roots of irrational behavior. He delves into cognitive biases and neurological factors that lead to poor decision-making. By understanding these elements, attendees will gain insights into improving their critical thinking skills and making more rational choices. This engaging talk will equip participants with practical strategies to overcome irrationality and enhance their decision-making processes, ultimately fostering smarter, more effective behaviors.
In "Wholly Shift," Eric M. Bailey explores how brain science can transform discussions around bias, diversity, privilege, and inclusion. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the neurological underpinnings of these issues to foster meaningful change. Attendees will learn practical strategies to shift perspectives and create inclusive environments, ultimately enhancing their approach to diversity and equity in their organizations. This talk promises to equip participants with valuable insights for driving impactful conversations.
Eric M. Bailey transforms workplace communication through brain science, helping teams overcome irrational behavior with his Principles of Human Understanding™ methodology and practical tools that reduce friction and build trust. Book Eric to break through your organization's communication barriers and gain the competitive advantage of a culture where innovation thrives.
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Eric M. Bailey structures his sessions around applied neuroscience, using his Principles of Human Understanding™ methodology to explain how brain chemistry drives irrational behaviour, communication breakdown, and resistance to change, then translating those mechanisms into tools organisations can implement directly.
Eric M. Bailey speaks on change management and neuroscience, cognitive bias and decision-making, and diversity, bias and inclusion through a brain science lens. He is the bestselling author of The Cure for Stupidity and President of Bailey Strategic Innovation Group, with clients including Google, the US Air Force and Phoenix Police Department.
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