Name: Cultivating Virtues at Work: A Collaborative Approach to Strengthening Connection, Meaning, and Communication
Start: 2026-08-08T10:30:00-0400
End: 2026-08-08T11:45:00-0400

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Cultivating Virtues at Work: A Collaborative Approach to Strengthening Connection, Meaning, and Communication

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Saturday August 8, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am EDT

208

Limited Capacity seats available

In response to rising workplace stress and disengagement, a virtue-centered initiative was launched in January 2025 in a large state health department of over 2,000 employees. Developed with university researchers, the project explored whether intentionally naming, practicing, and affirming virtues could strengthen communication and morale. Introduced through a Public Health Grand Rounds, a year-long “virtue-of-the-week” practice encouraged reflection, team dialogue, and peer recognition. Mid-year survey data showed significant and meaningful gains in positive communication. The initiative was inspired by Bahá’í teachings emphasizing “pure and goodly deeds…commendable and seemly conduct.”

Speakers

Namvar Zohoori

Namvar Zohoori, MD, MPH, PhD is a retired professor of epidemiology, and former Chief Science Officer and Deputy State Health Officer at Arkansas Department of Health (ADH). He currently serves as Senior Public Health Advisor to the ADH. His professional work has focused on public... Read More →

Julien Mirivel

Ryan Fuller

Saturday August 8, 2026 10:30am - 11:45am EDT
208

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50th ABS Annual Conference

Namvar Zohoori

Julien Mirivel

Ryan Fuller

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50th ABS Annual Conference

Namvar Zohoori

Julien Mirivel

Ryan Fuller

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