Professor & Leader of the Leadership & Happiness Laboratory, Center for Public Leadership at Harvard University; Columnist for The Atlantic; Bestselling Author & Podcast Host, "Office Hours"
Arthur C. Brooks Biography
Arthur Brooks is a professor at the Harvard Kennedy School and the Harvard Business School, where he teaches courses on leadership and happiness. He is also the host of the weekly podcast Office Hours with Arthur Brooks, and a columnist at The Atlantic, where he writes the popular weekly “How to Build a Life” column.
Brooks is the author of 15 books, including the #1 New York Times bestsellers, "Build the Life You Want," co-authored with Oprah Winfrey, and "From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life." His next book, "The Meaning of Your Life: Finding Purpose in an Age of Emptiness," will be released on March 31, 2026.
Brooks is one of the world’s leading experts on the science of human happiness, appearing in the media and traveling the world to teach people in private companies, universities, public agencies, and faith communities how they can live happier lives and bring greater well-being to others.
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Arthur C. Brooks Speaking Topics
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Leadership & Happiness in Times of Rapid Change
Periods of change can unsettle even the strongest teams.
Uncertainty drives fear, morale drops, and leaders are left wondering how to steady the ship (while battling their own worries).
Fortunately, science has answers on how to boost morale and happiness in the workplace, even in challenging times, so you can see better performance, stronger culture, and lower turnover.
In this talk, Arthur C. Brooks equips leaders with research-backed strategies to understand and elevate their management styles, boost morale, and lead with confidence — no matter what the business climate brings.
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Six Morning Protocols to Build a Better Life
How you start your morning sets the tone for your whole day. In this keynote, Arthur C. Brooks shares the science and habits behind his “Mad Scientist” morning routine, a six-step protocol he uses to lower negative affect, boost positive mood, and make mornings a time of focus and flow. He introduces the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule (PANAS), explains why morning mood matters, and shows you the research-backed habits he uses to improve his overall wellbeing.
Arthur C. Brooks Videos
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Arthur C. Brooks is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Adventure, Adventure, Astronaut, Author, Business, Celebrity, Commencement, Conservative, Economy, Emotional Intelligence, Empowerment, Ethics & Integrity, Finance, Government, Happiness, Health & Wellness, Journalist, Law, Leadership, Military, Non-Profit, Personal Growth, Philanthropy, Podcast Host, Poetry, Political, Psychology, Social Activism, Social Sciences, Space, TED -
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Arthur C. Brooks is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Leadership & Happiness in Times of Rapid Change, Six Morning Protocols to Build a Better Life, Moving from Strength to Strength in Work, Life & Happiness, The Secrets of Self-Management, How to Get Happier in an Unhappy World and Leadership and Happiness. The estimated speaking fee range to book Arthur C. Brooks for your event is available upon request. Arthur C. Brooks generally travels from Newton, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Shawn Achor, Daymond John, Jay Shetty, Ben Stein and Bert Jacobs. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Arthur C. Brooks for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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