Beyond HERO: Why Psychological Capital Needs Its Next Evolution | Dr. Rebecca J. Reichard

In this invited talk, Dr. Rebecca J. Reichard examines Psychological Capital as one of the major success stories in positive organizational psychology — and as a field now facing an important moment of evolution. Looking beyond the familiar HERO framework of hope, efficacy, resilience, and optimism, she explores what PsyCap research may be overlooking and invites scholars and practitioners to consider how the field can move forward through bolder theory, stronger methods, and deeper integration with practice.