Opportunities to improve human flourishing abound.

Elevating What Works is a newsletter and blog by Ben Baran and Chris Everett that explores these opportunities by examining the relevant social science and finding evidence-based practices that will help. Their approach draws from a wide range of disciplines, including industrial/organizational psychology, management, sociology, communication studies, political science, philosophy, and more.

It is within this space that Ben and Chris have dedicated their efforts—as curious people, academics, consultants, and practitioners—and are swinging for the fences to make the world better.

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