Wired for Good: The Paradigm Shift

  • Author: Dr. Lew Bayer
  • Credit: 1
  • Study time: 30 minutes
The Science of Civility micro course
Course overview
Are people basically selfish? Explore the evidence that humans are wired for good, where science still debates, and what it means for how you lead.
  • Video time: 2 minutes
  • Certificate of Completion included

What's included?

  • 5 Lessons
  • 1 Certificate of Completion
  • 1 Worksheet
  • 3 Videos
  • 2 PDF downloads

What you will learn

For centuries we have assumed that people are fundamentally selfish and that cooperation must be forced. This micro module presents Dr. Lew Bayer's "wired for good" thesis alongside the research on infant helping, cooperation and gratitude, including an honest look at where the evidence is still debated. It closes with a five-day practice that changes what you notice in your colleagues.

A tool you can use this week

The Catching People Being Good worksheet, which you download and complete for a real situation of your own.

Dr. Lew Bayer

CEO of Civility Experts Inc., author, and Canadian Civility Ambassador
ABOUT LEW
Dr. Lew Bayer is internationally recognized as the leading expert on civility at work. She is CEO of Civility Experts Inc., a multinational civility training group with more than 500 affiliates in 46 countries, and the author of 23 books, including the bestseller The 30% Solution and a new book on diplomacy due for release in January 2027. With some 30 years of experience as a practitioner and mentor, Lew and her team of social architects help organizations build better workplaces by building competency in civility. She serves as faculty at the Canadian Management Centre, is Director of the International Civility Trainers' Consortium, and is currently embracing her role as Canadian Civility Ambassador.
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