Eric Barker

Eric Barker is a writer known for his work in Wired magazine. He applies insights from the science of human behavior to help individuals improve their performance both in the workplace and in their personal lives.

Eric Barker is best known as the author of the Wall Street Journal bestselling book "Barking Up the Wrong Tree." This book has achieved great success, selling over half a million copies and being translated into 19 languages. It gained further recognition when it became the subject of a question on the popular quiz show "Jeopardy!" Additionally, Eric's weekly newsletter has amassed over 500,000 subscribers.

His work has garnered attention from esteemed publications such as The New York Times, The Atlantic, and The Financial Times. Eric's expertise in human behavior and performance has made him a sought-after speaker, with engagements at prestigious institutions like MIT, the Aspen Ideas Festival, Google, the United States Military Central Command (CENTCOM), and the Olympic Training Center.

In May of 2022, Eric Barker released his new book "Plays Well with Others," published by HarperCollins.