FLT/FAN Topic: The Ritual Effect: From Habit to Ritual, Harness the Surprising Power of Everyday Actions
Presenters: Michael Norton, Ph.D.
Interviewer: Sam Sommers, Ph.D.
Date: December 4, 2024 at 7:00 pm
Location: Zoom Link: Coming Soon
Program Information: Norton is a Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School. His research on topics ranging from the hazards of humble-bragging to the rewards of matchmaking and volunteering has been published in top academic journals as well as popular media outlets such as the Wall Street Journal, CNN, Forbes, and the New York Times. A great program for the holiday season, a time when we find ourselves observing a variety of rituals both old and new. Norton is a clever writer and makes his research and observations readily accessible. His focus goes beyond everyday rituals to the more idiosyncratic behaviors that can enrich our lives and cement relationships.