Craig Dowden Ph.D.

About

Craig Dowden, Ph.D., is the author of Do Good to Lead Well – The Science and Practice of Positive Leadership, and the forthcoming A Time to Lead: Mastering Your Self… So You Can Master Your World. He is an executive coach and member of the Forbes Coaches Council, as well as a speaker who delivers interactive, evidence-based workshops that translate the science of leadership, team, and organizational excellence into everyday practice. He is also a Charter Member of ForbesSpeakers, a select group of 20 individuals from around the world who are "best-in-class" in their respective areas of practice. Dowden is also a Certified Positive Psychology Coach.

He has been a contributor to publications including Forbes, Fast Company, the Financial Post, the Huffington Post, Financial Times, and the Globe and Mail, and has been recognized as one of Ottawa’s “Forty under 40” business leaders by the Ottawa Business Journal.

Books by Craig Dowden Ph.D.

Recent Posts

When Business Is Love: Love Is the Foundation Behind Success

How love can be the foundation behind great organizational success.

Greatness Is Made, Not Born

Do you have a personal values credo? A game-changing exercise can unlock your potential.

A Surprising Way to Build Resilience: Help Someone Else

When thinking of ways to increase our resilience, helping others would likely seem counterintuitive. Yet, evidence suggests this practice helps us far more than we may expect.

The Secret to Unlock High-Quality Feedback: Start With Why

Do you struggle to receive high-quality feedback from others? You may be missing one critical piece of information.

Resilient Leaders Care About Empathy and Empowerment

How can we foster resilience in ourselves and others during times of challenge? Insights from a CEO for leading with empathy and empowerment.

Lessons in Leadership

Lessons in leadership. Great leaders set the tone.

Leadership Lessons from Serial Entrepreneur Eli Fathi

Lessons in leadership from MindBridge Analytics CEO Eli Fathi.

Reflections from the C-Suite: An Interview with Eli Fathi

Giving to others is not just good for you, it is also good for your business - An interview with serial tech entrepreneur/CEO Eli Fathi.

Why You Want to Be Stretched Outside Your Comfort Zone

While some of us may be concerned about stretching beyond our limits, research suggests that this practice can help us maximize our engagement and reach our potential.

Reflections from the C-Suite

Lessons in leadership from the CEO of one of the world's most recognized brands.