Michael Lewis, author of New York Times best-selling books The Undoing Project: A Friendship That Changed Our Minds, and Coach: Lessons on the Game of Life, explores how what we think we know about rational decision making is wrong, and the positive impact coaches can have on performance. Lewis is also the author of other best-selling books, including The Fifth Risk, The Blind Side, Moneyball, and The Big Short, and is host of the podcast Against the Rules with Michael Lewis.

Angela Duckworth, Professor of Psychology and author of Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance, debunks the “myth of genius” to assert that consistent practice and dedication are the real determinants of individual success. Dr. Duckworth’s research demonstrates that behavior, rather than innate talent, is what leads to the marked success we want for ourselves, and our staff.

Dr. Jennifer Eberhardt, professor of psychology at Stanford University and MacArthur “genius” award recipient explains that although our brains are “wired” to see differences, research shows that self-awareness and thoughtful and deliberate decision making can help end the subtle and subjective discrimination we see and experience in our personal lives and workplaces.

Research shows that psychological safety in organizations leads to higher productivity and higher morale.