Fireside Chat and Breakfast: Finding Focus in a Distracted World

Join neuroscientist and author Amishi Jha in conversation with retired Lieutenant General Walt Piatt for an engaging fireside chat inspired by Jha's groundbreaking book, "Peak Mind".

Drawing on her pioneering research in attention and mindfulness, Jha will explore how we can reclaim our focus in an age of constant distraction—and why it matters more than ever for performance, well-being and resilience.

General Piatt brings a unique perspective, reflecting on how attention training shaped decision-making and leadership under the most demanding conditions imaginable. Together, they'll unpack what it means to build a "peak mind"—not just for elite performers, but for all of us navigating stress, overload and uncertainty in our daily lives.

This conversation is an invitation to understand your own attention, learn practical strategies to strengthen it, and discover how a few minutes a day can meaningfully change how you think, lead and thrive.

The chat will be facilitated by Alex Dietrich, Interim Chief Human Resources Officer.