Dr Michael Gurian Speaker Profile

An American author and social philosopher.Michael Gurian is an expert in gender differences and is the New York Times bestselling author of twenty eight books​ published in twenty two languages and co-founder of the GURIAN INSTITUTE.
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MEET DR. MICHAEL GURIAN

​Michael Gurian is a marriage and family counselor in private practice and the New York Times bestselling author of twenty eight books published in twenty two languages.  As a social philosopher, he has pioneered efforts to bring neuro-biology and brain research into homes, schools, corporations, and public policy.  The Gurian Institute, which he co-founded, conducts research internationally, launches pilot programs, and trains professionals.

​Dr. Michael Gurian is a world leader in the field of gender diversity.  He and his colleagues help corporations, organizations, managers, and sales forces to understand men and women, and utilize both male and female assets most effectively. 

Dr. Gurian travels extensively to provide keynotes and consulting.  He has spoken for the United Nations on violence against women; provided information on boys’ and girls’ educational needs to the White House; and briefed Members of the 114th Congress on the boy crisis in America.   A number of Dr. Gurian’s books have sparked national debate, including THE WONDER OF BOYS, THE WONDER OF GIRLS, BOYS AND GIRLS LEARN DIFFERENTLY!, and LEADERSHIP AND THE SEXES.

​Dr. Gurian’s work and the work of the Gurian Institute team have been featured in dozens of professional journals, including  Educational Leadership, Psychology Today, and The American School Board Journal, as well as nearly all major media, including the New York Times, Forbes Magazine, Time, Today, Good Morning America, PBS, and NPR.  Dr. Gurian has been called “the people’s philosopher” for his ability to bring together scientific principles and people’s every day lives.