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The University of Wisconsin-Superior will host Shawn Achor, New York Times bestselling author and expert on happiness and human potential, for a free virtual presentation, The Power of Beliefs, at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10.
Conventional wisdom suggests that success is determined by talent, intelligence or circumstances. After more than a decade of research at Harvard University and work in more than 50 countries, Achor found that one of the strongest predictors of future success is something else entirely: the beliefs people hold about themselves and the world around them.
Beliefs are not passive. They influence what people notice, how they respond to setbacks, the energy and persistence they bring to challenges and whether they view obstacles as fixed or changeable. Because beliefs can spread through teams much like emotions, one person’s outlook on what is possible can elevate or limit an entire organization.
During the presentation, Achor will draw on research and real-world case studies to demonstrate practical strategies individuals and teams can use to identify limiting beliefs, reframe challenges, expand their sense of possibility and sustain positive change under pressure.
In his newest book, The Power of Beliefs, Achor argues that beliefs are far more adaptable than many people realize and that changing them can be one of the most effective ways to improve performance and outcomes.
Achor graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University and earned a master’s degree from Harvard Divinity School, where he studied Christian and Buddhist ethics. After spending 12 years at Harvard, he traveled to more than 50 countries researching how people and organizations can cultivate greater potential, well-being and success.
Registration and additional information for this free virtual event is available online.
The event is presented by UW-Superior’s Pruitt Center for Mindfulness and Well-Being and sponsored by the Student Behavioral Health Initiative, a Universities of Wisconsin priority focused on supporting student emotional health and well-being.
The views and opinions expressed by speakers are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the University of Wisconsin-Superior.