Michael Gurian is the New York Times bestselling author of twenty five books published in twenty one languages. He provides counseling services at the Marycliff Center, in Spokane, Washington. 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.

He has pioneered efforts to bring neuro-biology and brain research into homes, schools, corporations, and public policy. A number of his books have sparked national debate, including THE WONDER OF GIRLS, THE WONDER OF BOYS, BOYS AND GIRLS LEARN DIFFERENTLY!, THE MINDS OF BOYS and LEADERSHIP AND THE SEXES.

Michael has served as a consultant to families, corporations, therapists, physicians, school districts, community agencies, churches, criminal justice personnel and other professionals, traveling to approximately 20 cities per year to keynote at conferences. His training videos (also available as DVDs) for parents and volunteers are used by Big Brother and Big Sister agencies in the U.S. and Canada.

As an educator, Michael previously taught at Gonzaga University, Eastern Washington University, and Ankara University. His speaking engagements include Harvard University, Johns Hopkins University, Stanford University, Macalester College, University of Colorado, University of Missouri-Kansas City, 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, USA Today, Newsweek, Time, People Magazine, Reader's Digest, the Wall Street Journal, Forbes Magazine, Parenting, Good Housekeeping, Redbook, and on the Today Show, Good Morning America, CNN, PBS and National Public Radio.

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?