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Recognized as one of the leading applied behavioral scientists in the country, Kurt brings his expertise in understanding human motivation to help your listeners understand how they can influence and drive positive behavior change. He is the co-host of two podcasts on positively applying behavioral science to life and work: Behavioral Grooves (a Chartible's top-20 global social science podcast) and Weekly Grooves.
Kurt's ability to take scientific research and make it easy to understand and apply in the real world makes him a great guest for your listeners. His easy-going and fun demeanor make him a great guest for you.
Kurt brings over 20-years of hands-on experience in applying behavioral science inside organizations and leading his own consulting and communication agency - The Lantern Group.
Kurt has spoken extensively at conferences and seminars on everything from increasing employee motivation, to building positive habits, to the 4-Drive Model of Employee Motivation, to gamification.
- Applying behavioral science to improve life and work
- Motivation
- Goals and goal setting techniques
- Behavioral change
- Behavioral economics
- Habits and routines
- Behavioral biases
- Social cues and norms
- Applying behavioral science in business
- Employee and Sales Incentives
- Designing really powerful sales contests
- The power of non-monetary incentives
- Designing Powerful Incentive Programs
- Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation
- The 4-Drive Model of Motivation
- Rewards and Recognition
- Self-schemas and self-identity
- Human psychology
1. How can behavioral science help people make positive changes in their lives?
2. How can people motivate themselves?
3. How can companies create powerful incentives on a small budget?
4. What are some behavioral biases that keep us from our full potential?
5. How can people improve their decision making?
6. What are some ways that people can build and keep healthy habits?
7. How can people apply behavioral science to improve their work?
8. What are some fun behavioral science research studies that show how irrational we can be?
9. How is behavioral science being used to influence us and what can we do to protect ourselves?
10. What does behavioral science tell us about having a happy relationship?
I've been a guest on a number of podcasts including the Sales Evangelist, The Iowa Idea, Ellie 2.0, and Action Design. I've also co-hosted over 150 episodes of our shows. A frequent speaker at conferences I've spoken in front of crowds from ranging in size from 10 to 800.
I'll share it on all our social media connections including Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram as well as talk about it on our podcasts. Appearances would also be promoted through both the Lantern Group Newsletter and the Behavioral Grooves Monthly Update.