The Power of Beliefs Is Bigger Than You Think with Shawn Achor

On this episode of Backstage Pass, Gail Davis sits down with New York Times bestselling author and positive psychology expert Shawn Achor to discuss his newest bestseller, The Power of Beliefs.

Known for transforming how organizations think about happiness and performance, Shawn shares the research behind the beliefs that predict success, resilience, engagement, and well-being. He explains why beliefs are far more powerful than most people realize and how leaders can intentionally shape them to create stronger teams and better outcomes.

Key topics in this episode include:

• What inspired Shawn to write The Power of Beliefs after an eight-year break from publishing
• How the new research builds upon the foundation of The Happiness Advantage and Big Potential
• The seven core beliefs that influence performance, resilience, and success
• Why beliefs predict outcomes ranging from sales and retention to well-being and longevity
• The surprising lesson behind the "home field advantage" and what it teaches us about connection
• How organizations are using belief-based strategies to improve engagement, culture, and results
• Practical ways leaders can strengthen positive beliefs within their teams
• Why Shawn believes hope, meaning, and human potential matter more than ever in the age of AI