| Dates Offered | Time | Locatio n | Target Audience |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 9\, 2026 | 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Virtual Classroom via Zoom (hosted by Institute for Management Studies) | All WashU Staff |
This is pa rt of the Institute for Management Studies (IMS) Leadership Conversations.< /strong>
These 60-minute IMS live virtual programs provide a quick di ve into key topics that are critical to organizations during a time of disr uptive change. Packed with actionable learning strategies\, participants wi ll experience an interactive virtual program with an IMS thought leader and receive post-session support through micro-learning lessons and a discussi on board.
About This Session
Sustainable organizations do more than withstand market pressures-they strengthen over time by enabling people to thrive. Value creation\, innovation\, and cultu re all originate with people\, which means long-term success depends on del iberately cultivating conditions where employees\, customers\, and communit ies can flourish. Thriving is not incidental\; it is a strategic capability .
Research in psychology and neuroscience confirms that thriving is b oth measurable and manageable. It has distinct dimensions that leaders can intentionally develop to enhance emotional fitness\, energy\, and engagemen t across teams. This program examines five core pillars of thriving and tra nslates them into practical leadership behaviors that reduce burnout\, incr ease resilience\, and elevate performance beyond what traditional wellness initiatives achieve.
Thriving creates a virtuous cycle inside and out side the organization. Employees who experience meaning\, connection\, and vitality do better work\, stay longer\, and deliver more human-centered cus tomer experiences. That positive energy extends beyond the workplace into f amilies and communities\, amplifying impact. Sustainable success\, therefor e\, begins with a simple principle: when people thrive\, organizations grow stronger-and society benefits.
Dr. Paul Zak
D r. Paul J. Zak is a professor at Claremont Graduate University and is among the top 0.3% of most cited scientists. Paul’s two decades of research have taken him from the Pentagon to Fortune 50 boardrooms to the rainforest of Papua New Guinea.
Besides his academic appointment\, he is a four-tim e tech entrepreneur. In 2017\, he founded Immersion Neuroscience\, a softwa re platform that allows anyone to measure what the brain loves in real time . It is used to improve entertainment\, education\, and advertising outcome s and monitor emotional wellness.
His most recent best-selling book i s Immersion: The Science of the Extraordinary and the Source of Happine ss. He is a regular TED speaker and has appeared on Good Morning America\, Dr. Phil\, Fox & Friends\, and ABC Evening News. His work has been rep orted in The New York Times\, The Wall Street Journal\, USA Today\, Time\, The Economist\, Scientific American\, Fast Company\, Forbes\, and many othe rs.
An important note: Once registered in Workday Le arning\, you will receive an email with the Zoom link directly from IMS in the week prior to the session
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