Harnessing Our Shared Identities to Improve Performance, Increase Cooperation, and Promote Social Harmony
A revolutionary new understanding of identity, showing how our group affiliations have a powerful influence on our feelings, beliefs, and behavior, that can inspire both personal change and social movements.
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About Us
Jay and Dominic received their PhDs from the University of Toronto, where they bonded in a shared sub-basement office. This is their first book.
JAY VAN BAVEL is a Professor of Psychology and Neural Science at New York University. From neurons to social networks, Jay’s research investigates the psychology and neuroscience of implicit bias, group identity, team performance, decision-making, and public health. He lives in New York City with his family and pet hamster, Sunny, and once taught a class while trapped in an elevator with his son and daughter.
DOMINIC PACKER is a Professor of Psychology at Lehigh University. Dominic’s research investigates how people’s identities affect conformity and dissent, racism and ageism, solidarity, health, and leadership. He lives in eastern Pennsylvania with his family and dog, Biscuit.
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Workshops and Consulting
We offer keynote talks and interactive workshops that provide accessible introductions and practical advice on creating smarter and more inclusive organizations. Drawing on the cutting-edge science of identity and group dynamics, these events guide learners through key principles for fostering effective leadership, shared identities, healthy norms, and vibrant environments.
We also offer consulting services where we collaborate with you to conduct custom research studies to assist your organization in reaching its goals and evaluating programs and initiatives. Our expert team will help identify research questions, design and craft measures, execute the study, and analyze & present findings and recommendations – all customized to your organization's needs.
Our Services
Talks
Engaging discussions on what science can teach us about identity leadership, effective collaboration, inclusive organizations, and more.
Workshops
Unpack scientific principles for overcoming bias, building healthy norms, and more. Our immersive workshops will equip your team with strategies for lasting change.
Research
Leverage our expertise for tailored solutions and insights to take your organization to new heights. Learn what you are doing right or wrong and how to get better.
Do you use polarizing language?
Our research has been exploring how people use polarizing language online. Take part in our very short study to help us learn more and you will get feedback to see how much polarizing language you use on Twitter.
Upcoming events
March 7th, 2024
American Montessori Society: The Montessori Event
Keynote with Jay Van Bavel
Orlando, FL
April 18th, 2024
Learning and the Brain Conference
Jay Van Bavel on AI in Education and Society
New York, NY or Virtual
April 24th, 2024
Health Quality BC
Quality Forum 2024
Vancouver, BC
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INTERNATIONAL TALKS
We would love to have The Power of Us translated in many more countries around the world. If you know a publisher who is interested in a translation, please have them email Laura Mamelok at Laura.Mamelok@hbgusa.com.
Teaching
Thank you for your interest in teaching The Power of Us! If you choose to use the book in your class, we will provide slides and exam questions, and a series of four short videos to explain and elaborate key stories, studies, and ideas throughout the book.
For classes of over 50 students, one of us will be available to visit your class virtually for a Q&A in the fall 2022 semester.
Sample Educational Video
For podcast or event inquiries, please fill out this brief form.
For all other inquiries, please fill out the form below. If you are requesting access to teaching materials, please submit the form and follow the instructions you will receive over email after submitting.