Tuesday, March 24, 2026
O. Wayne Rollins Center | 7:00 pm

ATOMIC HABITS EQUALS REMARKABLE RESULTS

“If you can get 1 percent better each day for one year, you’ll end up thirty-seven times better by the time you’re done,” says James Clear in his #1 New York Times bestselling book Atomic Habits. “Conversely, if you get 1 percent worse each day for one year, you’ll decline nearly down to zero.” Consistent habits compound into remarkable results—that’s the core of Clear’s message, one that has resonated around the world. His book has sold more than 25 million copies globally.

James Clear is a writer and keynote speaker known for simplifying complex ideas into practical actions. He speaks regularly at Fortune 500 companies, and his work has been featured in Time, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal. His focus on habits, decision-making, and continuous improvement has helped millions build better lives and careers.

Clear brings a wealth of leadership insight drawn from real-world experience. His speaking engagements include Amazon, Microsoft, Google, JP Morgan Chase, Pfizer, Adobe, and other global companies.

Clear donates five percent of his income to the Against Malaria Foundation, helping distribute nets that protect children, pregnant mothers, and families from mosquito-borne illness. His philanthropic work aligns with his mission to help others live healthier, more purposeful lives.

Keynote speakers are invited to Cumberlands’ campus annually, offering impactful messages to Cumberlands students and the general community to instill integral leadership values. The Excellence in Leadership Series has hosted noteworthy leaders representing a variety of careers and life experiences over the years, providing a diverse array of valuable lessons and experiences. Former keynote speakers include Caitlin Clark, Jon Dorenbos, Mel Robbins, Drew Brees, Laila Ali, Terry Bradshaw, Shaquille O’Neal, and others.