A proud Greek-American (of Cretan heritage), Alex Pattakos Ph.D., has been described as a "Modern-Day Greek Philosopher." Also nicknamed "Dr. Meaning," he is focused on bringing meaning to work, the workplace, and into everyday life. A former president of Renaissance Business Associates, an international nonprofit association of people committed to elevating the human spirit in the workplace, he is the author of the international best-selling book, Prisoners of Our Thoughts, currently available in 20 languages (including a Greek edition!). Prisoners of Our Thoughts is based on the wisdom of his mentor, the world-renown psychiatrist, Dr. Viktor Frankl, who personally urged him to write it. A U.S Army veteran with expertise in both Political Science and Psychology, Alex has been privileged to have worked internationally with all levels of government, including service to the White House under three Presidents in the United States. Dr. Pattakos is the co-founder (with Dr. Elaine Dundon) of the OPA! Center for Meaning, a uniquely-designed & sacred space where individuals and organizations, including major corporations and government agencies, come to question, discuss, and discover how to "Live & Work with Meaning" by practicing The OPA! Way®, a new paradigm inspired by Greek philosophy and culture. OPA!

To learn more about Alex and his work, visit www.theopaway.com