Understanding Mindset

– What We’ve Learned About Ability and Achievement in the Last 100 Years

Science is providing us with new insights as to why some of us succeed and why some of us fail, why some of us can deal with setbacks and others are overwhelmed by them. Dave’s talk is inspirational and motivational in the best way
– it can help you live your life productively, happily and with a wonderful sense of appreciation of all you have been given and all you have to offer.

My Personal Hall of Fame

- People Who’ve Helped Me Find My Way in Life and Enriched My Life

Who are the people who have encouraged, inspired and helped you throughout your lifetime? What did they do for your and how did they do it? Dave tells some great stories about some great people and shares insights on the characteristics of people who will always be remembered by those whose lives they’ve touched.

Confident Kids Know How to Say “No!”

– How to Give Your Kids Strength for a Lifetime

All kids want to blend in with their friends and their peers. Why do some kids make poor decisions about who to “hang” with and what activities are safe and acceptable? Other kids seem to be naturally skilled at making good choices that keep them out of trouble and out of harm’s way. What contributes to these differences?

Good and Evil: Hope and Heroism in the 21st Century

- What Science Can Teach Us About Why Good People Do Bad Things
Why do good people, people with high ethical standards and sound theological beliefs, often fail to keep their decisions and actions at the same level of goodness as their moral guidelines? Dave’s talk involves a look at good and evil in light of the science of our 21st century, and what it means for us individually, socially, and spiritually. Dave makes a call for a new definition of heroism and moral character.

Beating Depression

– Don’t Let It Get You Down

The toughest fight many of us have ever faced can be won – and there are a lot of wonderful tools at our disposal. Dave’s had a lifelong battle with depression, and has come out on top in this struggle. In this workshop Dave talks about what has helped and what hasn’t helped as he worked to overcome this challenge. Dave provides specific guidelines to help develop and work an individual program to help members of his audience regain their confidence, self-esteem, productivity, and their ability to live life successfully.