Julien Mirivel, Ph.D. is professor of applied communication at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, an author, and a professional speaker. Originally from Paris, France, he is among the founding scholars in the emerging field of positive communication and an award-winning teacher and scholar. In 2013 he was named a Distinguished Teaching Fellow at UA Little Rock, where he served in a number of leadership roles, including as codirector of the Academy for Teaching and Learning Excellence and chair, associate dean, and dean of the College of Social Sciences and Communication. Dr. Mirivel has published in the most rigorous journals in the field of communication and is the author of two books on positive communication: The Art of Positive Communication: Theory and Practice and How Communication Scholars Think and Act: A Lifespan Perspective. Dr. Mirivel has delivered hundreds of keynotes, trainings, and workshops on how to communicate effectively. He is a TEDx speaker with a mission is to inspire individuals and groups to communicate more positively at work and at home. In 2022, he founded the Positive Communication Network, a group whose mission is to foster a community dedicated to creating better social worlds for all through positive communication research, education, and practice. For more information and resources, please visit julienmirivel.com.