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Arthur C. Brooks
Arthur C. Brooks is a professor at the Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard Business School, a columnist at The Atlantic, and the author of #1 New York Times bestsellers including From Strength to Strength and Build the Life You Want (with Oprah Winfrey). He hosts Office Hours with Arthur Brooks.
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Arthur C. Brooks is a professor at the Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard Business School, a columnist at The Atlantic, and the author of #1 New York Times bestsellers including From Strength to Strength and Build the Life You Want (with Oprah Winfrey). He hosts Office Hours with Arthur Brooks.
Approach / Themes
Brooks teaches the science of happiness at the intersection of research and meaning—how people find purpose, love, and satisfaction across career seasons. His public work helps leaders redesign ambition for the second half of life.
For audiences
Executives, professionals in midlife transition, and organizations investing in human flourishing.
Links
- Official: arthurbrooks.com
Speaking at
In Person
Wed, Mar 3, 2027|7:00 PM
An Evening with Arthur Brooks — New Albany Lecture Series
Harvard professor and bestselling happiness researcher Arthur Brooks headlines the New Albany Lecture Series Health & Wellbeing evening, interviewed by Doug Ulman at the McCoy Center. He draws on the science of happiness to show how to live a more meaningful, fulfilling life.
View DetailsNew Albany, OH
Free
In Person
Tue, Oct 13, 2026|5:30 PM
Arthur C. Brooks: 2026 Fogelson Honors Forum at TCU
Happiness researcher and #1 New York Times bestselling author Arthur C. Brooks headlines TCU's 2026 Fogelson Honors Forum in Fort Worth. The evening is free and open to the Fort Worth-Dallas community, with registration required.
FreeFort Worth, TX
Past highlights
In Person
Wed, Oct 7, 2026|7:00 PM
Arthur Brooks: Find Meaning — University of St. Thomas
Arthur Brooks joins University of St. Thomas President Rob Vischer in St. Paul on October 7 for a conversation on his book The Meaning of Your Life, and how to build purpose that runs deeper than success and achievement.
View DetailsSt. Paul, MN
In Person
Sun, Oct 4, 2026|8:00 AM
Arthur Brooks: Basilica of St. Patrick’s: Falling in Love and Staying in Love
Arthur Brooks: Basilica of St. Patrick’s: Falling in Love and Staying in Love in New York City, NY. Arthur Brooks on happiness science, success after success, and building a life of meaning.
View DetailsNew York City, NY
In Person
Tue, Sep 29, 2026|8:00 AM
Arthur Brooks: Fairfield University: Philip I. Eliasoph Open Visions Forum
Arthur Brooks: Fairfield University: Philip I. Eliasoph Open Visions Forum. Arthur Brooks on happiness science, success after success, and building a life of meaning.
View DetailsFairfield, CT
In Person
Fri, Sep 25 – Sun, Sep 27, 2026|Multi-day
Joy 101 Fall Retreat 2026 — Amelia Island
Hoda Kotb hosts Joy 101 at The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island, Sep 25–27, 2026 — Arthur C. Brooks among faculty. Sold out; waitlist open.
View DetailsAmelia Island, FL
In Person
Wed, Sep 23, 2026|8:00 AM
Arthur Brooks: America’s Saint Conference: The Witness of Fulton Sheen
View DetailsSt. Louis, MO
In Person
Wed, Sep 23, 2026|7:00 AM
Arthur Brooks: America’s Saint Conference — Fulton Sheen
View DetailsSt. Louis