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Guestsplaining: Dr. Andrew Abela on Superhabits

Oct 21, 2024

Dr. Andrew Abela, founding dean of the Busch School of Business, shares insights from his book on cultivating 'super habits'—virtues that enhance personal and professional success. He discusses how aligning Christian virtues with business practices leads to true excellence. Dr. Abela explores the revival of traditional virtues through modern psychological insights and the significance of philosophical teachings for contemporary self-help. Listeners will find practical advice on integrating these principles into daily life for deeper personal growth.

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Dr. Andrew Abela articulates 'Super Habits' as essential virtues framed as habits promoting personal excellence and effective living.

The discussion emphasizes the compatibility of virtues with business success, showing how ethical practices align with profitability in organizations.

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Introduction to Super Habits and Virtue

The concept of 'Super Habits' introduces a unique perspective on virtues, framing them as essential habits that promote human excellence. Unlike traditional definitions that may limit virtue to simple notions of being good, this approach emphasizes that virtues are habits of excellence—the foundations for personal growth and effective living. The term 'Super Habits' serves to rebrand virtue in a way that resonates with contemporary audiences, many of whom struggle to see the relevance of virtue in modern contexts. This reframing encourages individuals to embrace virtues as powerful tools in achieving a successful and fulfilling life.

Intro

4min

Exploring the Concept of Super Habits and Virtue

4min

Harmonizing Faith and Business Success

4min

Reviving Virtues for Modern Life

21min

Exploring Self-Help Through Ancient Wisdom

3min

On this episode of Guestsplaining, Dr. Andrew Abela joins Fr. Patrick and Fr. Bonaventure to discuss his recently published book "Superhabits: The Universal System for a Successful Life" and dive into the virtues, and how they can be applied successfully in all areas of life, including business.

Dr. Abela is the founding dean of the Busch School of Business at the Catholic University of America, in Washington, D.C. His award-winning, widely-cited research on integrity and effectiveness in business has been published in several academic journals and in three books.

He speaks to business leaders around the world about cultivating the superhabits of success personally and in their organizations. Prior to his academic career, Dr. Abela was a brand manager at Procter & Gamble, management consultant with McKinsey & Company, and Managing Director at the Corporate Executive Board.

He holds an MBA from the Institute for Management Development in Switzerland and a Ph.D. from the Darden Business School at the University of Virginia.

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/deanabela
https://www.forbes.com/sites/andrewabela/

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