<p>This renowned author and psychologist reveals how imagination, inspiration, and stories from both popular culture and real life can promote heroism in everything we do.</p><p>Dr. Travis Langley—psychologist, editor, and author whose books include the acclaimed best-seller <i>Batman and Psychology: A Dark and Stormy Knight</i>—shares how to harness powers of imagination, inspiration, and storytelling to prepare us to step up and do the right thing, bring out the best in ourselves and others in every area of life, and unleash our inner heroes.</p><p>One of the top ten psychologists on Twitter, Dr. Langley appears in documentary films and TV programs as an expert on human nature, heroism, and popular culture. Psychology Today carries his blog, <i>Beyond Heroes and Villains</i>. He also happened to be an undefeated champion on <i>Wheel of Fortune.</i></p><p>Engaging, entertaining, and enthusiastic, Dr. Langley shows how examples from both fantasy and fact can teach any topic, but especially how a wide range of stories can inspire us as parables for today at work, school, home, or anywhere we ever go.</p>
Psychologist, Author, and Heroism Expert
<ul><li><strong>Your Superhero Origin: Heroes Wanted, No Capes Required</strong></li><li>Heroes and leaders come from every walk of life. Personal hardship and tragedy drive some to find purpose and meaning, but any person has the potential to stand up because it's the right thing to do. How do we unleash our inner heroes, not only during crisis but in any situation and at any moment of our lives? Heroes' tales reveal deeper lessons as they succeed less through power fantasies and more often through mental preparedness, diversity of social connections, ethical leadership, and sheer persistence. </li></ul><p>In this dynamic session, Dr. Travis Langley examines the power of stories, both fictional and real, and their potential to ready us for life's opportunities and challenges. His unique perspective from heroic storytelling and psychology shows audiences how to prepare and practice for their own personal calls to action. </p><p>Be the hero you want to see.</p>