Topics: International Speakers Bureau, Inc. |
 Fee Range: $10,001 to $15,000 (fee note) |
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 Biography: Michael Gurian is a social philosopher, family therapist, corporate consultant, and the New York Times bestselling author of twenty books published in eighteen languages. The Gurian Institute, which he co-founded, conducts research internationally, launches pilot programs and trains professionals. Michael has been called "the people's philosopher" for his ability to bring together people's ordinary lives and scientific ideas. As a philosopher, he has pioneered efforts to bring neuro-biology and brain research into homes, workplaces, schools and public policy. A number of his ground-breaking books, including THE WONDER OF BOYS, BOYS AND GIRLS LEARN DIFFERENTLY! and THE WONDER OF GIRLS have sparked national debate. His newest work on the adult mind, WHAT COULD HE BE THINKING? (September, 2003) provides a neuro-biological framework by which to understand men, work, and relationships with women. Michael has served as a consultant to corporations, families, therapists, school districts, physicians and other professionals, traveling to approximately 25 cities a year to keynote at conferences. He has provided gender training at corporations such as Boeing and government agencies such as the Department of Ecology. As an educator, Michael's speaking engagements and teaching assignments have taken him throughout the world, including Harvard University, John Hopkins University, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Gonzaga University, Ankara University, and UCLA. His philosophy reflects the diverse cultures (European, Asian, Middle Eastern and American) in which he has lived, worked and studied. Michael's work has been featured in various media, including the New York Times, the Washington Post, Business Week, USA Today, Newsweek, Time, the Wall Street Journal, Cosmopolitan, Redbook, and on the Today Show, Good Morning America, CNN, PBS, CBS News, and National Public Radio. |
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Programs: Men, Women And The Workplace The differences between women and men affect everything we do. In this dynamic keynote, New York Times bestselling author Michael Gurian shares the newest brain research with his corporate audience. A premier gender expert, Michael provides a balanced, gender-positive approach to contemporary workplace issues Showing audiences actual PET scans of male and female brains, Michael finds essential points of connection between how women and men think. What is taught in this presentation can increase competitive advantage, solve current issues in a corporate environment, and facilitate a stable and productive environment in the future. Boys And Girls Learn Differently Pioneering, informative and inspiring, Michael Gurian draws on neurobiology, anthropology, sociology and his own cross-cultural studies to discuss the different social, emotional and developmental needs of boys and girls. Gurian provides crucial information for fully understanding the basic nature of boys and girls - biology, hormones and brain development. Gurian offers practical advice for ensuring that boys and girls unique needs are met. What Could He Be Thinking? Understanding The Nature Of Men This entertaining and eye-opening lecture focuses on how the minds of men REALLY work. We've heard a lot over the last decades about how we wish a man's mind worked, but do we really know the truth about men, their emotions, their relationships and their secrets. Mining the cutting edge of sciences of neurobiology and neuropsychology, Michael Gurian provides understanding of the male brain that makes good sense. With anecdotes, everyday situations and a keen eye for what makes human beings tick, Michael explores boyhood, adolescence, adulthood, marriage, the workplace and home life. He believes that one of the most important questions we can ask in our time is the simple (and very complex) one: What could he be thinking? |
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