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The Brain Science Of Effective Communication w/ Eric M. Bailey

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Why do we react the way we do?

Eric 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. He 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.

Eric is the creator of the Principles of Human Understanding™, a leadership and communication methodology based in brain science and psychology. His unique style blends fact and emotion and finds ways to appeal to the analytical thinkers, the emotional feelers, and everyone in between. He also has a unique ability to communicate seemingly complex concepts in practical, easy-to-comprehend ways, aiding in self-awareness and knowledge retention.

Eric has been featured on CNN, Huffington Post, Forbes, the Like a Real Boss Podcast and has helped leaders and teams across the world see common problems from new and different perspectives. Eric works with Google Inc, the US Air Force, Los Angeles County, the City of St. Louis, MO, Phoenix Police Department and many more. He also runs a YouTube series of 2-minute executive lessons called The Walking Meeting.

Eric has a Master’s degree in Leadership and Organizational Development 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.

In his book, "The Cure For Stupidity", Eric details how being driven nuts by the people around you making common sense errors and irrational decisions, you don't have to waste time and energy dealing with stubborn, clueless, argumentative, defensive, or apathetic coworkers! Whether you work in the executive suite or on the front-line, this book will teach you how to cure the stupidity all around you.

Listen to Eric as he shares:
- why we react the way we do
- the difference between reacting and responding
- how to manage our emotional reactions
- how to redirect an argument
- intent vs impact in communication
- what does 'significance' mean
- benefits of effective collaboration in the workplace
- busting leadership myths
- the difference between learning and knowledge
- the psychology of teamwork
- why are divisions created
- understanding bias and the brain
- the illusion of certainty
- radical curiosity

Connect with Eric:
Website: https://ericmbailey.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ericmbailey
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/EricMBailey/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eric_m_bailey
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@eric_m_bailey

Additional Resources:
"The Cure for Stupidity" by Eric M. Bailey

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Email: [email protected]

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