robert maurer, PhD.

The challenge of life is to create and sustain excellence in health, relationships, and work.

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The impact of Dr. Maurer's unique approach to personal happiness and success is reinforced by his commitment to scientific research.

As the Director of Behavioral Sciences for Family Medicine Spokane and Clinical Assoc. Professor with the University of Washington School of Medicine, Dr. Maurer has studied how individuals, families, and organizations sustain their excellence in work, health, and relationships.


His presentations on success have reached audiences as diverse as Walt Disney, Habitat for Humanity, the US Navy and Airforce, Canyon Ranch, pwc, Make A Wish, Mazda, the Bank of America and the UCLA School of Engineering Technical Management Program.


His book One Small Step Can Change Your Life, has been published in thirty languages, is listed as one of Google’s 100 Best Books, and is sold in the Toyota factory store. He has written two other books, The Spirit of Kaizen and Mastering Fear.


Dr. Maurer’s work as a clinical psychologist has resulted in the development of an extensive series of programs designed to meet the challenges of building and sustaining excellence and well being. Dr. Maurer is the founder of The Science of Excellence, a consulting firm.


Dr. Maurer has appeared on ABC/TV's "20/20" in connection with his work on conflict resolution. USA TODAY recently featured his new best-seller, One Small Step Can Change Your Life: Using the Japanese Technique of Kaizen to Achieve Lasting Success. And a recent Los Angeles Times profile highlighted Dr. Maurer's seminars on creativity.

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by Robert Maurer, Ph.D.

One Small Step Can Change Your Life:

The Kaizen Way

by Robert Maurer, Ph.D.

One Small Step Can Change Your Life

The Kaizen Way to Success

[8CD-Audiobook]

by Robert Maurer, Ph.D.

The Spirit of Kaizen:

Creating Lasting Excellence One Small Step at a Time [Hardcover Book]

by Robert Maurer, Ph.D.

Mastering Fear:

Harnessing Emotion to Achieve Excellence in Work, Health and Relationships

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Dr. Maurer's presentations on success have reached audiences as diverse as corporations, hospital patients and staff, theatrical companies, and the British government. Thus, his work as a clinical psychologist has resulted in the development of an extensive series of programs designed to meet the challenges of building and sustaining our excellence and well-being.

So when looking for an effective translator of a new psychology of success, experience the impact of Dr. Maurer's unique approach to personal happiness and success.


• Lectures, seminars, and workshops fees are negotiable.

• Corporate and individual consultations are available.


Workshops, seminars, lectures

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Personal Development

11 Part series

  1. How Successful People Succeed
  2. The Visionary Life: Attaining What You Want
  3. The Creative Odyssey
  4. Love, Misery, and Miracles: The Science and Spirituality of Romantic Love
  5. Psychology of Storytelling
  6. At War With Yourself: The Psychology of Self Defeating Behavior
  7. Courage: A Beginners Guide
  8. Strive Safely: Immunity to Stress
  9. How to Change Other People
  10. Being Dead Right: The Pros and Cons of Conflict
  11. Kaizen: The Secret of Lifelong Successes

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Organizational Development

6 Part series


  1. Strategies for Excellence: Sustaining Organizational and Individual Effectiveness and Enthusiasm
  2. Why People are Difficult and How to Deal with Them
  3. The Creative Organization - The Science of Discovery, Invention, and Imagination in the Work Setting
  4. Navigating Conflict, The Skills of Negotiation
  5. Team Building
  6. Leadership

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Concept of planning long-term development in business.

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  1. The Value of Fear
  2. How to Get Along With Your Adult Children
  3. Mentoring: The Power and Possibilities
  4. The Self-Defeating Personality Identifying and Helping People Who Sabotage Success
  5. The Pros and Cons of Conflict
  6. The Science of Romantic Love
  7. The Art and Science of Mistakes and Rejection
  8. Responsibility: The Key to Happiness
  9. The Power of Boredom
  10. Holiday Blues: An Essential Journey
  11. Food for Thought: Why We Overeat
  12. Romance Made Simple
  13. The Myth of Stress
  14. Why People Commit Suicide: Old Myths and New Truths
  15. Curing Tension Headaches
  16. The Odyssey of Pain
  17. The Pursuit of Happiness
  18. Why Good People Don't Always Follow Good Advice
  19. The Human Need for Attention
  20. Insomnia: How Not to Lose Sleep Over It
  21. The Heart of the Matter: A Psychological Approach to Reducing the Risk of Heart Disease
  22. The Business of Living: How to Manage Your Life as Well as You Manage Your Career
  23. Sex, Lies, and Childhood Tapes: How Relationships Succeed of Fall
  24. The Fork in the Road to Success
  25. The Nature of Support
  26. The Challenge of Change

media

USA Today - Life:

HOW TO REACH THE SUMMIT OF LIFE SUCCESS

Whatever the goal -- health, creativity -- it begins with one small step, book says

By Deirdre Donahue


Elle Magazine

FEAR: The True Key to Success

By Deborah Mason


Time to Aim Lower

Why tough circumstances call for smaller goals

Fast Company Magazine

Reviews

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I was first introduced to the concept of kaizen by Dr. Bob in 1988 on his first visit to the UK. Without doubt the teachings of Dr. Bob which underpinned the practices of gradual, unending improvements that can be introduced in to any organizational culture had a profound effect on me.


For the past 15 years it has become a way of life and has influenced my way of working, providing sound practical methods that are appropriate not only at work but at home. For the past ten years I have worked closely with Dr. Bob introducing his teaching to an increasingly wide audience from British Local Government Departments, Voluntary Sector Agencies, Private Sector Companies, and Arts and Theatrical Organizations. Observing from the sidelines the impact of kaizen principles on the audience but more importantly perhaps, the feedback from delegates attending the Maurer programmes who consistently referred to the impact that the programme had on not only their workplace environment but also on their social environment and of course the fact that many repeat, attend year on year to have the message reinforced and to speak positively about their experiences.


Laurie Embury

Former Director of Housing and Health (Local Government,UK)

Director of IHM Solutions Limited (Management, Mentoring, and Training)

In my 30 years of non-profit management experience, I have heard many speakers on the topic of leadership and attended numerous seminars on the subject. Bob Maurer is the best in terms of both theoretical underpinning and practical application. I found his thoughts on kaizen to ring true both for my personal life and for Habitat for Humanity as an organization. I expect Dr. Maurer’s ideas to have a profound impact on people, businesses, and organizations.








Dear Robert,


Members of the Inside Edge are still talking about, and sharing with each other, the positive impact of your recent presentation at the Orange County chapter. All of us here wish to express our sincere appreciation for your remarkable and unique presentation.


It's because of people such as you, excited about what they are doing, and willing to share it with others, that a new kind of community is being modeled here at the Inside Edge.


Your thought provoking, yet humorous presentation filled with fascinating gems of insight and anecdotes left us hungry for more. What an innovative mind, keen intellect and witty good humor you shared with us! We thoroughly enjoyed the morning that you spent with us. Thank you for your fine contribution -- we hope to see more of you in the future.


Please know that we appreciate your support and wish you the very best. Keep in touch and let us know how we may further support you in your important work.


Warmest regards,











Dear Dr. Maurer,


Your lecture last evening exceeded expectations! The comments included "super", "outstanding", "would like to learn more" and "wonderful, wonderful - bring Dr. Maurer back." Indeed, we hope we can bring you back. Thank you for sharing you valuable time and your insights and perspective with us at TWC-F. You gave us a wonderful gift and we are most grateful. I'm certain that our participants will be sharing the concept af Kaizen with each other for many months and those who were not able to attend will also benefit.


One of our feedback forms commented that you were a "lovely man" and I agree. I watched and listened as you answered the question about friends who ask about prognosis. The entire room felt the warmth and caring you communicated with your response.


Gratefully,









"You are so generous to give the TV Academy another fascinating evening. What a treat it is to hear you lecture! It was a truly outstanding event, and the good feedback has been overwhelming. Many of the members of the audience attended your lecture at the Academy last year and were delighted to have the opportunity to hear you again. We want you to now how very much we appreciate this wonderful gift you have given us.








"We have received numerous positive comments from the more than 220 people who were at Cancer Survivors' Day. We were especially impressed with your presentation; we felt you were the best speaker we have had!"








"I want to express our appreciation for the wonderful presentation as it provided valuable information which caused us to evaluate how we manage our employees as well as our lives. Comments from the managers included: 'outstanding speaker', 'the best presentation we had', 'excellent', 'bring back Dr. Maurer'. Thank you . . . you touched the lives of a lot of people."







Re: Robert Mauer, Ph.D.

Our File Re Reference: 99004,02296


Dear Mr. Seymour:


I am writing to you to introduce Dr. Robert Mauer, Ph.D., a renowned psychologist, who has the professional experience and "people skills" to be an outstanding psychology talk show host, who will be adored by his listeners. Dr. Mauer is presently on staff in the Family Practice Residency Program at Santa Monica Hospital Medical Center, and frequently lectures and presents seminars and workshops dealing with relationships, self-esteem, and stresses and dilemmas of contemporary living.


I invite you to witness for yourself the amazing rapport and magnetism that Dr. Mauer develops with his audience. I know you will be impressed not only by his overall presence, but especially by his rapport with everyone in the room, He is incredibly patient, attentive and sensitive to each guest and his or her particular situation.


You will find his advice to be reasonable and sensible, as well as astute and insightful. It is amazing to watch Dr. Mauer as he relates to the guests as though he has known them all their lives and is their very best friend. The array of emotions and feelings that are experienced, from tears to laughter, is truly astonishing.


Very Truly yours,








Dear Dr. Maurer,


On behalf of the members of the Santa Monica Education Coalition (Santa Monica/UCLA Medical Center, Saint John's Hospital and Health Center, Senior Health and Peer Counseling, and Wise Senior Services), I would like to thank you for your excellent program on September 24, 1996, "The Secrets of Successful Transitions".


I have enclosed the results of the evaluation forms, and as you can see, you were a hit. The comments, both from the participants on their way out and on the evaluation, spoke to your clarity, relevance and interest. It was gratifying to be able to present a program with such universal appeal.


Again, we would like to thank you and we hope that we can call upon you some time in the future.


Sincerely,





Ted Swisher

Vice President of US Affiliates

Habitat for Humanity International


Odile Nicolette

Program Director, The Inside Edge

Foundation for Education

Tustin, California

Anne D. Kennedy

Executive Director

The Wellness Community

Pasadena, California


Noreen Stone & Rocci Chatfield

Governors, Writers Branch,

Academy of Television Arts & Sciences

Mary Brickhouse, RN, MS, OSN -

Cancer Program Manager,

Torrance Memorial Cancer Center

Sharon F. Hornsby-

Assistant Executive Assistant, Internal Revenue Service

Minda R. Schechter

Graham & James

Los Angeles, California

Fran D. Goldfard, MA, CHES

Health Educator, Senior Health and Peer Counseling

Santa Monica, California