Employers want the best from their employees, the same way employees want the best from and for themselves. Like parents do, employers seek ways to have motivated colleagues as well as ones who don't shy away from meaningful challenges. Join neuropsychologist Dr. William Stixrud and test-prep guru and teen coach Ned Johnson to learn the neuroscience, psychology, and evidence-based approaches to help you help them.

Date: May 18, 2023

Time: 8:30 AM

RSVP: May 15, 2023

Venue: Courtyard Philadelphia City Avenue - 4100 Presidential Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19131

Attendees: This is for EO Philadelphia Members, EOA Accelerator Participants, Strategic Partners, and their Spouses/Significant others.

Attire:  Business Casual

Parking: Available on-site

Overview: Humans crave a sense of control over their own lives, as a sense of control prevents us from feeling helpless, resigned, impotent, or stuck – or from feeling anxious and overwhelmed. It’s thus the key to mental health from early childhood through old age. A sense of autonomy or control is also one of the key factors (along with a sense of relatedness and a sense of competence) that contribute to self-motivation throughout the lifespan. It’s thus a really big deal for entrepreneurs and their employees, as well as for their children and grandchildren. 

Join clinical psychologist William Stixrud, Ph.D., and test prep guru and teen coach Ned Johnson for a discussion of ways to support a healthy sense of control in your employees. Dr. Stixrud and Mr. Johnson, both of whom built their own successful businesses, will also talk about strategies for communicating with employees in ways that can build trust and resolve conflict.They will share ideas from their nationally best-selling book,The Self-Driven Child, and their critically acclaimed second book, What Do You Say?