Lecture event with David Yeager

Fri Jan 16 2026 at 12:00 pm to 02:00 pm

Marquette University Alumni Memorial Union | Milwaukee

Opus College of Engineering, Marquette University
Publisher/HostOpus College of Engineering, Marquette University
Lecture event with David Yeager
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Dr. Yeager will share insights from his groundbreaking research on how to truly connect with and motivate young people.
About this Event

Young people have an innate need to be respected and admired. But few leaders today—whether parents, educators, or managers—understand how to harness it. David Yeager can help.

An expert on the psychology of grit and persistence, David has spent years researching how to motivate and equip young people for success. He can show us why our conventional methods of communicating with young people aged 10 to 25 tend to leave everyone frustrated, and he can teach us a better way of ensuring the younger generation feels inspired, enthusiastic, and empowered to do their best work.

In this talk, David explains how to adopt what he calls the “mentor mindset,” a leadership style that taps into young people’s desire for respect. He offers highly effective and surprisingly easy-to-learn practices: like being transparent about your goals rather than expecting your mentees to read your mind, or holding your students to high standards rather than coddling them. This practical, engaging talk is crucial for anyone who wants to be a more effective manager, parent, or educator.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Marquette University Alumni Memorial Union, 1442 West Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, United States

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