From Compassionate Conservatism to the Surge: A Journey of Books and Policy

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This chapter delves into the speaker's journey as an author, from their book on compassionate conservatism gaining attention from President Bush to their less successful book on the social science of happiness. It also discusses the American Enterprise Institute and its role in creating better public policy, highlighting past policies such as the Surge in Iraq. The chapter concludes with a discussion on personal success and the importance of strength, persistence, and brains.

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Arthur C. Brooks is the Parker Gilbert Montgomery Professor of the Practice of Public and Nonprofit Leadership at the Harvard Kennedy School, and Professor of Management Practice at the Harvard Business School, where he teaches courses on leadership, happiness, and social entrepreneurship. He is also a columnist at The Atlantic, where he writes the popular weekly “How to Build a Life” column. Brooks is the author of 13 books, including the 2023 #1 New York Times bestseller, "Build the Life You Want: The Art and Science of Getting Happier" with co-author Oprah Winfrey and the 2022 #1 New York Times bestseller From Strength to Strength: Finding Success, Happiness, and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life. He speaks to audiences all around the world about human happiness, and works to raise well-being within private companies, universities, public agencies, and community organizations.

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