Erick Lauber

What Erick does... presents high-energy, high-content keynotes and seminars that help new and experienced leaders take charge of their own attitude, their own skill development, and, ultimately, their own life story.  Erick speaks on Leadership and Life Framing, and is currently in charge of undergraduate Leadership Programs at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and, the Mid-Atlantic Research and Training Institute.

Where to use Erick for Leadership...

• New leadership training for people new to your work force or recently promoted.
• Experienced leaders now required to mentor others.
• Star performers suddenly called upon to manage and lead others.

Where to use Erick for Life Framing...

• Employers or organization leaders striving for long-lasting behavioral change.
• Mid-career, college-educated employees going through change or transition.
• Individuals struggling to reframe their current situation, either professionally or personally.
• Motivated self-starters looking for guidance on self-improvement.

Unique selling points...

• Erick is one of only a handful of professional speakers with a Ph.D. in Psychology. Erick's degrees from Northwestern University and the University of Michigan provide outstanding credibility to audiences of all types when he speaks on human behavior and managing change.
• Erick has spoken for over twenty years at professional conferences on Psychology and Communications and has published over thirty times in the top Psychology journals, book series and conference abstracts.
• As an educational television and film producer, Erick has scripted, produced, and hosted several hundred productions, including over 190 interviews for Headline News, and television episodes for "Healthy Living", "Humans 101" and "Lessons for Life". His productions have won over two dozen national awards, including a Broadcast Educators. Award, a Telly Award, and four Videographer Awards.
• Erick has taught hundreds of leaders how to lead complex, skill-driven teams. His graduates have won over a dozen national awards themselves and continue to achieve success and fame in their own disciplines. At present, Erick also teaches Communications at a large mid-western university.

Erick's a great fit any time you hear your employees or members say...

• "Wow. I've just been made a team leader. Now what?"
• "I wish I was doing more - both professionally and personally. Not just accomplishing more, but also enjoying it more!"
• "I am so stressed right now. How do I get balance in my life when I have so much to do?"
• "I start so many things, even things I want to do. How do I take charge of my life? How do I get want I truly want, in my career but also outside my career?"

The Leadership Solution: Concentrate on just those skills specific to leadership situations, and simplify the leadership curriculum for those new to leadership.

The Life Framing your Life Story Solution: Life Frame a better life by understanding fundamental psychology principles and developing a plan of attack heavily informed by modern-day Positive Psychology.  This is not just a motivational presentation but also a clear "how-to" workshop.

Perfect audiences...

• Struggling leaders; individuals struggling with productivity, time management, communication and/or the balance between work and home life.
• New leaders overwhelmed or frightened of everyone's expectations, or the sudden requirement to lead others to success.
• Mid-career or experienced individuals caught up in change or transition, grasping for grounding principles or guidance through tumultuous times.
• Individuals excited by the possibility of self-discovery and growth.

Erick's Bio...

Erick Lauber, Ph.D., has consulted and taught thousands in psychology, communications and leadership fundamentals.  As an experienced college professor his speaking and presentation skills have experienced more than 20 years of feedback and development.  As a researcher and applied psychologist his scholarship has spanned a broad range of practical concerns including the executive control of human behavior to real-world problems addressed by the National Guard, FAA, DOT, Air Force and Navy.  He has been selected for campus awards in teaching, scholarship and service at both the University of Georgia and Indiana University of Pennsylvania.  His television shows and educational films have shown for years in the greater Pittsburgh market and his work on Life Framing is available online in both written and video format.

Erick graduated with honors in Physics from Northwestern University before studying simultaneously for two Masters Degrees from Bowling Green State University in Philosophy and Cognitive Psychology. He earned his Ph. D. in Psychology from the University of Michigan in 1995 and joined the faculty of the University of Georgia until 2004.  Currently he travels and speaks to national and international audiences and teaches at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

Erick lives with his wife and three children in Indian, PA - hometown of Jimmy Stewart and Christmas Tree capital of the country.