Director's Cut: Momentum
with Doerr Institute Director, Bernie Banks, PhD
How do great leaders turn small wins into unstoppable momentum?
In this powerful Director’s Cut Catalyst module, Bernie Banks, Director of the Doerr Institute for New Leaders and co-author of The New Science of Momentum: How the Best Coaches and Leaders Build a Fire from a Single Spark, unpacks one of the most misunderstood forces in leadership: momentum.
Drawing on years of research across sports, business, politics, and the military, Bernie reveals how great leaders don’t wait for momentum to appear—they build it intentionally. You’ll explore how small wins become catalytic sparks, how energy spreads within teams, and what to do when progress stalls.
If you want to learn how to turn early progress into sustained success—and how to reignite forward movement when things plateau — this module will give you a practical, research-backed model you can apply immediately.
In this module, participants will:
- Identify and create early wins that spark forward movement
- Apply a proven momentum model to sustain energy and team performance
- Reignite progress strategically when motivation or results begin to stall
Build the spark. Fuel the fire. Create momentum that lasts.
Spring 2026 Schedule
- Tuesday, March 31st, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. and Tuesday, April 14th, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Catalyst modules are in-person.
Registration is Open!
Spots fill quickly—secure your place now to get first access to the Spring 2026 programs.
Deadline: March 20th
Questions? Email us at leadership@rice.edu.